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Re: Sonic Shifter - recent feedback?

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Originally Posted by cbale2000 View Post
I do not believe this is accurate. There is an output shaft for an encoder, but I don't think one comes included with the kit.
That's not what the Product Page says: Will be shipped with an am-3132 encoder pre-installed.

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Originally Posted by cbale2000 View Post
I don't have any particular problem with AM gearboxes, but when it comes to comparing two similarly functional and reliable products, lower weight and price always wins for me.
If you consider the included encoder, and the fact that the sonic shifter does ratios that require the 3rd stage on the ballshifter, the price difference is much smaller. $215 for the ball shifter + 40 for an encoder vs 279 for the Sonic Shifter. Weight does favor the ball shifter.