--- product_id: 10189850 title: "M96 Thumb Shifter" brand: "sunrace" price: "NZ$90" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Sun Race" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10189850-m96-thumb-shifter store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Shimano compatible design 9-speed precision indexing durable machined aluminum build M96 Thumb Shifter **Brand:** sunrace **Price:** NZ$90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Shift Smart, Ride Confident: Thumbies Are Back in Style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** M96 Thumb Shifter by sunrace - **How much does it cost?** NZ$90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10189850-m96-thumb-shifter) ## 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 - • **Intuitive Thumb Control:** Feel your gear position instantly with classic thumb shifters—perfect for urban commutes and mountain rides alike. - • **Seamless 9-Speed Shifting:** Navigate every gear with crisp, reliable precision—no more guesswork in traffic or trails. - • **Shimano-Compatible Mastery:** Effortlessly integrates with your Shimano drivetrain for smooth, hassle-free upgrades. - • **Streamlined Handlebar Setup:** Clean, minimalist design keeps your cockpit clutter-free and stylish, making your bike stand out. - • **Rugged Aluminum Craftsmanship:** Built tough with machined aluminum and rubber for a premium feel that lasts season after season. ## Overview The Sunrace M96 Thumb Shifter is a Shimano-compatible, 9-speed rear shifter designed for flat bar mountain bikes. Featuring a durable machined aluminum lever with rubber grip, it offers precise indexed rear shifting combined with friction front control. Its intuitive thumb-operated design allows riders to feel gear positions by touch, enhancing control in traffic and low-light conditions. Easy to install and adjust, the M96 delivers reliable performance and a sleek, minimalist look favored by cycling enthusiasts seeking both function and style. ## Description The Sun race M96 thumb shifter are classic flat bar thumb shifters with friction front, indexed rear shifter. Shimano compatible. 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. Review: Perfect, with one minor adjustment! - 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. ## Features - M96 thumb shifter - Shimano compatible - 9 Speed Rear ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00EHK2E3U | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #162,693 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #41 in Bike Shifters | | Brand Name | SunRace | | Color | Silver | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (32) | | Exterior Finish | Black | | Finish Types | Unfinished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04710944237016 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Attachment Mechanism | Push-fit/Twist-lock | | 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 | | Manufacturer | Cyclone Bicycle | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Number | SLM96 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Shape | cylindrical | | Specific Uses For Product | Mountain Shifter Part | | Style Name | Mountain Shifter Part | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SunRace - **Color:** Silver - **Material:** Metal - **Product Dimensions:** 12"L x 2"W - **Style:** Mountain Shifter Part ## Images ![M96 Thumb Shifter - 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Hard but solid shift. *by D***P on April 25, 2023* I've owned a few of these before. They are a great value, and looks worth a lot more. On this particular unit it was difficult to shift. I tried lubing it using tri-flow, but it did not smooth it out. ## 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.nz/products/10189850-m96-thumb-shifter](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10189850-m96-thumb-shifter) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*