Interbike Quick Look: Prototype GripShift

By Nick Legan
Published Sep. 16, 2011

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Grip Shift returns to top level?
Nope. Well at least not anytime soon. These were on Jaroslav Kulhavy's world championship winning Epic. They are a Black Box development project, but far from ready for production. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews
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No. 1 now
Kulhavy's number plate was number two at the start line, but he crossed the finish line at worlds first. He did it riding a pair of 10-speed prototype Black Box Grip Shifts that may never see production. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews
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Not finished
The gaps in parts show that these are prototypes, nowhere near production ready. Photo: Nick Legan © VeloNews

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Nick Legan

After graduating from Indiana University with honors and a degree in French and journalism, Legan jumped straight into wrenching at Pro Peloton bike shop in Boulder for a few years. Then, he began a seven-year stint in the professional ranks, most recently serving for RadioShack at the Tour de France and the Amgen Tour of California. He also worked for Garmin-Slipstream, CSC, Toyota-United, Health Net and Ofoto. You can submit questions to Nick at asknick@competitorgroup.com.