--- product_id: 10189850 title: "Sunrace M96 Thumb Shifter | Sunrace SLM96 Right 9-Speed Aluminum Thumb Shifter for &" brand: "sunrace" price: "43557CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Sun Race" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/10189850-sunrace-m96-thumb-shifter-sunrace-slm96-right-9-speed-aluminum store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Shimano compatible design 9-speed precision indexing Durable machined aluminum build Sunrace M96 Thumb Shifter | Sunrace SLM96 Right 9-Speed Aluminum Thumb Shifter for & **Brand:** sunrace **Price:** 43557CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Shift Like a Pro, Ride Like You Mean It! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sunrace M96 Thumb Shifter | Sunrace SLM96 Right 9-Speed Aluminum Thumb Shifter for & by sunrace - **How much does it cost?** 43557CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/10189850-sunrace-m96-thumb-shifter-sunrace-slm96-right-9-speed-aluminum) ## Best For - sunrace enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sunrace brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Classic Thumb Control:** Intuitive flat bar thumb shifter design for confident, tactile gear selection on every ride. - • **Ambidextrous & Compact:** Sleek, push-fit design fits both hands comfortably without adding bulk to your handlebars. - • **Seamless 9-Speed Shifting:** Experience crisp, reliable gear changes tailored for your Shimano drivetrain. - • **Perfect for 1x9 Conversions:** Easily upgrade your setup with smooth friction front and indexed rear shifting compatibility. - • **Robust Aluminum Construction:** Lightweight yet tough machined aluminum housing built to endure rugged mountain trails. ## Overview The SunRace M96 Thumb Shifter is a precision-engineered, Shimano-compatible 9-speed rear shifter featuring a classic flat bar thumb design. Crafted from durable machined aluminum, it offers smooth indexed rear shifting combined with friction front control, making it ideal for 1x9 drivetrain conversions. Ambidextrous and compact, it delivers reliable performance and tactile feedback favored by mountain bikers seeking both style and function. ## Description The Sun race M96 thumb shifter are classic flat bar thumb shifters with friction front, indexed rear shifter. Shimano compatible. Review: Great shifter! - Works like a charm on my 9-speed Shimano drivetrain. Super smooth. Great for converting to a 1x9. My only complaint is that there is no cable tensioning on the shifter itself, so if your derailleur doesn't have that pick up an Avid or Jagwire tensioner to be able to adjust your shifter. Review: Thumbies! So good! For a while there I thought it was junk but it's just easy to misadjust. - For a while initially I couldn't to get good shifting; I thought it was junk and a failed experiment. My thinking was heavily influenced by the negative reviews here. But now it's working perfectly in every gear and I realized I had just been misadjusting it. I believe the adjustment pitfall is the 'slop' in each index stop. I think the slop is by deaign, to allow for good shifting so the cable 'overshoots' slightly on shift to get a positive shift. The trouble is the cable tension has to pull the lever towards the slack end (left) of the slop, and this is where you must adjust to. I'm pretty sure in my initial adjusting I adjusted to the middle or tight end of the slop and shifting was *really bad*. The best shifting practice has to be to finish with a light leftward pressure to ensure it seats to that point, though I'm not consciously doing this but still getting positive shifts (perhaps I'm unconsciously doing it). It looks very handsome, and a very satisfying feel to it - nice machined Al, rubber, positive indexing (i.e. easy to avoid overshooting, at least after the first ride. I'm *so* happy to be able to know the gear I'm in by feel of the lever position, especially in traffic in the dark, getting into the right gear for setting off as I approach a stop. Thumbies are the business, so intuitive, I don't know why they fell out of favor. Perhaps there is more potential for an optimal, shaped, cable-movement profile on triggers, but whatever, my shifts are now every bit as positive as they were with the triggers. Highly recommended. (For reference, this is on inexpensive HG300 cassette, recent Alvio derailleur, so the lower end but not bad) My first ordered unit had a defect, but SDBikes took it back with no issue - Thank you SDBikes! I'm probably going to be picking up a left/front SunRace thumbie too. ## Features - M96 thumb shifter - Shimano compatible - 9 Speed Rear ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00EHK2E3U | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #324,486 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #145 in Bike Shifters | | Brand | SunRace | | Brand Name | SunRace | | Color | Silver | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 33 Reviews | | Exterior Finish | Black | | Finish Types | Unfinished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04710944237016 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Attachment Mechanism | Push-fit/Twist-lock | | Handle Compatibility | Brand Specific | | Handle Material | Aluminum | | Handle Type | Lever | | Included Components | Mountain Shifter Part | | Item Depth | 2 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 2"W | | Item Length | 7 inches | | Manufacturer | Cyclone Bicycle | | Manufacturer Part Number | 138SLM96R900 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Metal Type | Aluminum | | Model Number | SLM96 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 12"L x 2"W | | Shape | cylindrical | | Specific Uses For Product | Mountain Shifter Part | | Style | Mountain Shifter Part | | Style Name | Mountain Shifter Part | | Theme | Retro | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SunRace - **Color:** Silver - **Material:** Aluminum - **Product Dimensions:** 12"L x 2"W - **Style:** Mountain Shifter Part ## Images ![Sunrace M96 Thumb Shifter | Sunrace SLM96 Right 9-Speed Aluminum Thumb Shifter for & - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eeabJkVJL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you know how well these work with a Shimano Deore 9sp long cage derailleur?** A: It will not be a problem. This shifter is compatible with Shimano all 9s derailleur. **Q: Can the rear shifter work in friction mode, or index only?** A: The m96 is index only and only works with shimano style, 2:1 pull ratio rear derailleurs. But it is a nice little jobbie for the price. **Q: I know that this listing is for the 9 speed, but do you have any more of the 7/8 speed version by chance?** A: No. **Q: What's the maximum clamp diameter?** A: I am not sure of the maximum clamp diameter, but it fits a standard MTB bar fine. So if you are going to use it somewhere other than a handle bar, I would make sure it is close to the same diameter. I do not now how much you can spread the clamp. I also should have stayed with Shimano trigger shifters. The Sunrace just is not as precise with my LX derailleur. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great shifter! *by M***L on October 26, 2020* Works like a charm on my 9-speed Shimano drivetrain. Super smooth. Great for converting to a 1x9. My only complaint is that there is no cable tensioning on the shifter itself, so if your derailleur doesn't have that pick up an Avid or Jagwire tensioner to be able to adjust your shifter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thumbies! So good! For a while there I thought it was junk but it's just easy to misadjust. *by J***S on February 10, 2020* For a while initially I couldn't to get good shifting; I thought it was junk and a failed experiment. My thinking was heavily influenced by the negative reviews here. But now it's working perfectly in every gear and I realized I had just been misadjusting it. I believe the adjustment pitfall is the 'slop' in each index stop. I think the slop is by deaign, to allow for good shifting so the cable 'overshoots' slightly on shift to get a positive shift. The trouble is the cable tension has to pull the lever towards the slack end (left) of the slop, and this is where you must adjust to. I'm pretty sure in my initial adjusting I adjusted to the middle or tight end of the slop and shifting was *really bad*. The best shifting practice has to be to finish with a light leftward pressure to ensure it seats to that point, though I'm not consciously doing this but still getting positive shifts (perhaps I'm unconsciously doing it). It looks very handsome, and a very satisfying feel to it - nice machined Al, rubber, positive indexing (i.e. easy to avoid overshooting, at least after the first ride. I'm *so* happy to be able to know the gear I'm in by feel of the lever position, especially in traffic in the dark, getting into the right gear for setting off as I approach a stop. Thumbies are the business, so intuitive, I don't know why they fell out of favor. Perhaps there is more potential for an optimal, shaped, cable-movement profile on triggers, but whatever, my shifts are now every bit as positive as they were with the triggers. Highly recommended. (For reference, this is on inexpensive HG300 cassette, recent Alvio derailleur, so the lower end but not bad) My first ordered unit had a defect, but SDBikes took it back with no issue - Thank you SDBikes! I'm probably going to be picking up a left/front SunRace thumbie too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect, with one minor adjustment! *by B***K on October 6, 2023* I purchased the Sunrace SML96 R9 (right, 9 speed) shifter for a Resto-Mod 1x9 project bike. The shifter itself is a simple thing of beauty. The shifting is crisp and moves through the 9 gears easily. Setup with an older Shimano STX-RC rear derailleur, it functions great and makes the cockpit of the bike clean. It's simple to install and setup the cable. The one issue (making it 4 star) that needs to be addressed is the fact that the shifter is designed to fit on a 22.2mm MTB handlebar; however, the clamp bolt is slightly too long (15mm). Attempting to tighten mounting bracket 15mm bolt, it bottomed out and didn't allow a snug fit on the handlebar. This was remedied by replacing the bolt with a 12mm that didn't bottom out. Once tight, the bracket and shifter felt solid on the handlebar. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sunrace M96 Thumb Shifter - SunRace Trigger Shifter SLM96 2/3 Compartment - Left --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/10189850-sunrace-m96-thumb-shifter-sunrace-slm96-right-9-speed-aluminum](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/10189850-sunrace-m96-thumb-shifter-sunrace-slm96-right-9-speed-aluminum) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*