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Reddit mentions of SHIMANO SL-M360 Acera Shifter Set (3x8 Speed)
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Easy to read optical gear displayErgonomic shapeSmooth light actionShimano Reference Number: SL-M360
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 8.5 Inches |
Length | 3.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | March 2012 |
Size | 3x8 Speed |
Weight | 1.4 Pounds |
Width | 9.25 Inches |
Sorry not get back to you sooner was really busy yesterday. The 96 model think would have had cantilever brakes as stock, V-brakes were brand new when this came out, and prety sure the Indy forks didn't come out on bikes until 97 model year.
So parts list of stuff to buy
Cassette:
https://www.amazon.com/SunRace-8-Speed-Nickel-Plated-Cassette/dp/B00DI65HGU
Chain:
https://www.amazon.com/X8-99-Bicycle-Chain-32-Inch-Silver/dp/B0013BV540
You might want to buy two you will want to carry a spare chain on tour
Tires:
https://www.amazon.com/Maxxis-Crossmark-Black-Fold-Tires/dp/B00GHTQ7Q4?th=1&psc=1 (might find cheaper elsewhere, but you want the dual compound/DC ones with the EXO casing ideally - there are cheaper options for tires that would work than these but I think it's one area it's not so good to cheap out on)
Shifters:
https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-SL-M360-Acera-Shifter-Speed/dp/B001ON6VIW
(or find some vintage 8-speed XT/LX ones from eBay, they are a little nicer)
Brake pads:
https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Compound-Mountain-Linear-Threaded/dp/B001CLSWKQ
These should make a decent improvement to braking power especially in the wet, you could bring the old pads on the tour as spares/backups if they still work OK and have life left (always want to have at least a pair of spare pads)
New cables:
https://www.amazon.com/JAGWIRE-MOUNTAIN-SHOP-KIT-Derailleur/dp/B01DJGUEE8
You'll need at least new inner cables to install new shifters, and probably a good idea to replace the housing too, though you need either really good cable cutters or a Dremel/rotary tool with a cut-off wheel to cut housing, or get a bike shop to cut it to length. Not suggesting white colour that was just the first link I saw though it might look pimp.
Tools:
You could get a tool kit like one of these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CW911XW/ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CW911XW/ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nz/en/x-tools-bike-tool-kit-18-piece/rp-prod40997
Or you could buy a multitool that would be good for bringing on the tour
https://www.amazon.com/Vibrelli-Bike-Multi-Tool-V19/dp/B06XGWMGB9
And extra stuff like cassette tool and chainwhip and tire levers individually:
https://www.amazon.com/Oumers-Freewheel-Sprocket-Lockring-Maintenance/dp/B07GSRJGP3
https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-1847-Bicycle-Tire-Levers/dp/B000UAQL6C
That might be the way to go.
That's not everything you'd need to go touring and stuff like the bars and saddle are a lot about personal taste but should be good to get you started.
Apologies for using amazon.com links I'm too used to helping Americans on here but hopefully can get them on the .ca site. Chain Reaction that I linked the toolkit from (would be confident that's the best out of those three kits I have some of the tools from it) in the UK can be a good place to order stuff from