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Upgrading gears from microshift to Shimano

I have a Firestorm 29D (3 * 8 gears, 24 total) bike. The shifting is not smooth at all. I would like to upgrade my rear derailer and shifters or groupset to Shimano altus or any other. Kindly suggest me if its possible to do so.

Current configuration:

  • Shifters: Microshift TS38-8 3X8 Speed
  • Crankset: Prowheel 24X34X42T, 170mm
  • BB Set: Sealed Cartridge
  • Freewheel: Steel, 12-32T 8 Speed
  • Wheels: Alloy Double Wall 36H Rims
  • Rear Derailleur: Microshift RD-M25

I did try tuning it using the barrel adjuster but still the shifts are not smooth.

I was thinking of replacing the entire drive train. If Altus is not that good option what do you suggest is a good upgrade?

Yes I feel the same this gearset should have been smooth but it is not :( Since I bought this bike 2 months back I have rode a distance of 1000km.