It was not a good day – I had a high speed encounter with a car.

The result was a close call with ‘the reaper’, weeks in hospital, months in recovery, and a left leg with more metal fixings than an Ikea bookshelf. Walking ranges from uncomfortable to agonising, and I have limited bend capability in my left leg.

As a result, I could shift gears for short periods on “sit-up and beg” motorbikes (like adventure bikes), but long rides were unbearable and sports bikes were out of the question…

AShyft has completely changed all that. I can ‘iron butt’ on my adventure bike all I like and I’ve even managed a couple of track-day sessions on my sports bike.

The push-button operation is stress-free and reliable. And the extra features like preselect downshifts and clutchless up / down shifts are a real bonus. It even shifts fast enough to have improved my track lap times. On top of that, it’s just plain fun to use!

AShyft has made it possible to get back to riding – with all the benefits that brings to my peace of mind. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone with similar needs.