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Message started by slo-rider on Jan 22^nd, 2021, 11:36am

Title: Bar end shifter for Bacchetta CA 3.0
Post by slo-rider on Jan 22^nd, 2021, 11:36am

I have purchased a Bacchetta Carbon Aero 3.0 that came with grip shifters. Turning the tweener handlebars involves the handlebar ends hitting my legs. I would really like bar end shifters on the 2x11 drivetrain. Is it possible to switch the grip shifters to bar end shifters? How much effort is involved to make the switch? Any other recommendations?

Title: Re: Bar end shifter for Bacchetta CA 3.0
Post by jayg on Jan 22^nd, 2021, 3:05pm

slo-rider wrote:

There wouldn't be a problem removing the grip shifters. The cable housings may be too short to install bar ends after removal of the grip shifters. It would be no problem to extend the housings with new short pieces of housing, using these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Jagwire-4mm-Double-Ended-Connecting-Junction-Ferrule-Bag-of-10/283204204865?epid=1100104289&hash=item41f0493941:g:P1kAAOSw2BFdUd~u. You would need to install new cables.

Here's a good video that shows how to install bar end shifters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vbZhVI6_bI. Shimano and Microshift bar ends are not compatible with your bike's SRAM GX rear derailleur, so you will need to install SRAM TT 900 bar ends. The GX derailleur doesn't have a cable adjusting feature, so you will need to install an in-line adjuster (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jagwire-Mini-Black-Inline-Adjusters-for-Shifter-Cables-1-Pair-New/113840128630?hash=item1a81668276:g:-q4AAOSwOzJdQ-k-). Note that the expanding plug on the end of TT 900 bar ends is secured by turning the internal Allen head screw clockwise.

If you find bar ends don't work for you, you might want to try SRAM GX trigger shifters. I've used trigger shifters for many years on my bikes that had/have Superman bars. I installed inexpensive, wide handlebars (RANS B-41) on the bikes to keep the shifters from contacting my legs. I much preferred triggers over bar ends on my high racers and other bikes.

Title: Re: Bar end shifter for Bacchetta CA 3.0
Post by jcsadowski on Jan 30^th, 2021, 1:53pm

I had treat problem on my CA-2, so I cut an inch off the end of each bar. worked great.

Title: Re: Bar end shifter for Bacchetta CA 3.0
Post by slo-rider on Feb 25^th, 2021, 2:40pm

Thanks for the helpful info. The trigger shifter sounds much better for the CA 3.0 handlebars. And less expensive too. And simple enough I could install it myself.
The way my seat reclines, I need all the handlebar length I can get, so I probably won't trim the ends.