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freakflyer9999

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Bar End Shifters
May 22^nd, 2012, 10:52am

I just hate twist grip shifters for a number of reasons, but primarily due to my arthritis.

I switched my Terratrike to Dura Ace Bar End shifters in friction mode and love them.

Now that I have a Bacchetta Strada I want to change out the twist grip shifters that are on it. Thumb shifters have been recommended but I was wondering if anyone is using bar end shifters on a Strada or other recumbent with similar handlebars. If so, how do you like them and what are the pros/cons to such a setup?

Kenny G
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aikigreg

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recumbent ninja

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Re: Bar End Shifters
Reply #1 - May 22^nd, 2012, 11:06am

I've had them on several highracers, lowracer, etc. For the most part I love them. The only real downside is that if you don't have a lot of leg clearance with your current handlebar setup they may hit your thight on wide turns. Although you can mount them on thumbies and avoid that if need be.

I converted to SRAM and have a set of used shimano shifters if you're interested.

I'm in it to Schwinn it.

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freakflyer9999 Posts: 272	Re: Bar End Shifters Reply #2 - May 22^nd, 2012, 11:17am Greg, Yes, I'm interested in your used shimano shifters. How much do you want for them?
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4193	Re: Bar End Shifters Reply #3 - May 22^nd, 2012, 6:01pm Quote from freakflyer9999 on May 22^nd, 2012, 11:17am: Greg, Yes, I'm interested in your used shimano shifters. How much do you want for them? The right Shimano bar end shifter will not be compatible with the SRAM X-9 rear derailleur on your Strada when it's in indexing mode.
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freakflyer9999

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Re: Bar End Shifters
Reply #4 - May 22^nd, 2012, 6:05pm

Quote from jayg on May 22^nd, 2012, 6:01pm:

Quote from freakflyer9999 on May 22^nd, 2012, 11:17am:

Greg, Yes, I'm interested in your used shimano shifters. How much do you want for them?

The right Shimano bar end shifter will not be compatible with the SRAM X-9 rear derailleur on your Strada when it's in indexing mode.

Yes, I'm aware of that. I prefer friction anyway.

Thx

Kenny G
Bacchetta Cafe <SOLD>
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