Bar end shifters

[techno]

I've got some drops and Dura ace bar end shifters on the way so I can try monstercrossing my stooge. it's first time I will have set up any sort of drops so What's the consensus on the best way to route gear cables for bar end shifters?
Ta.

[PaulE]

I've run them with the inners all the way up the bar to by the stem, and also coming out of the tape in the drops a bit below the lever clamp. The first way looks cleaner, and is less likely to catch on fingers but the second gives smoother routing and shifting (and is a bit lighter if that bothers you)

[Bearbonesnorm]

Mine are all routed beneath the bar (below the tape) and exit where the tape ends on the tops.

[johnnystorm]

My fargo came with the cables coming out of the tape on the drops. When I retaped/cabled I routed them out by the stem and it had no adverse effect on shifting. It made it a lot easier to fit luggage in the bars and looks neater to boot.

[techno]

thanks all, i'll try routed to the end of the tape first and see how the shifting is

[BigdummySteve]

My brake hoses are routed on the underside of the drops. When I’m holding the tops they sit underneath my fingertips, it’s not uncomfortable but I’m aware of them. I might try routing them at the back of the tops next time. I’d try a few different positions with electrical tape and see where you find it most comfortable.

[techno]

My brake hoses are routed on the underside of the drops. When I’m holding the tops they sit underneath my fingertips, it’s not uncomfortable but I’m aware of them. I might try routing them at the back of the tops next time. I’d try a few different positions with electrical tape and see where you find it most comfortable.

yeah that sounds like a plan. good idea.

[middleagedmadness]

Mine are routed the same as the sti’s were, once the bars are double wrapped you can’t feel them

[techno]

Right, bugger. I think I've dropped a Clanger.
So, I've got these Dura ace bar end shifters (like these https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/produc ... -used-5255 )
on the way. But my rear mech (I'm running 1x10) is a deore clutch jobby (this: https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/shimano-de ... 36627490/p )
They're not going to work together are they?
Or will the Dura ace in friction mode be ok?
Fingers crossed!!!

[windjammer]

i routed all my cables to exit at the rear of the bars to make it easier to mount the bar harness,when i fit cables now to any bike i all ways fit the bag harness first then route the cables accordinly

[windjammer]

Right, bugger. I think I've dropped a Clanger.
So, I've got these Dura ace bar end shifters (like these https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/produc ... -used-5255 )
on the way. But my rear mech (I'm running 1x10) is a deore clutch jobby (this: https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/shimano-de ... 36627490/p )
They're not going to work together are they?
Or will the Dura ace in friction mode be ok?
Fingers crossed!!!

you could use a wolf tooth tanpan or clamp the caple to a different side of the mech to alter the pull ratio

[chris n]

Right, bugger. I think I've dropped a Clanger.
So, I've got these Dura ace bar end shifters (like these https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/produc ... -used-5255 )
on the way. But my rear mech (I'm running 1x10) is a deore clutch jobby (this: https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/shimano-de ... 36627490/p )
They're not going to work together are they?
Or will the Dura ace in friction mode be ok?
Fingers crossed!!!

Microshift make a bar end shifter (BS-M10) that is compatible with Shimano MTB 10-speed.

[techno]

you could use a wolf tooth tanpan or clamp the caple to a different side of the mech to alter the pull ratio

Thanks forgot about that. Had a look around and for £20 less: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/cables/jtek-shiftmate-6/
Do you mean putting the clamp bolt through from the bottom?
Or leave the bolt where it is and clamping the cable at the other side to the guide slot?

i routed all my cables to exit at the rear of the bars to make it easier to mount the bar harness,when i fit cables now to any bike i all ways fit the bag harness first then route the cables accordinly

Good point, i'll try my revelate harness on there before I tape it all up.

[techno]

Microshift make a bar end shifter (BS-M10) that is compatible with Shimano MTB 10-speed.

Thanks, I'll price up the different options and see what's cheapest.

[techno]

Maybe I'll just make it single speed.....

[sean_iow]

Maybe I'll just make it single speed.....

That's the most sensible thing that's ever been said on here

[techno]

Maybe I'll just make it single speed.....

That's the most sensible thing that's ever been said on here

[jameso]

Right, bugger. I think I've dropped a Clanger.

You'll need a 9s non-clutch MTB mech to run 10s index road shifters. But you may be suprised how well modern narrow chains and ramped cassettes work with friction shifters, far less adjustment post-shift needed than I expected. I use a mix of 9 and 10s on my MTB 'packer to get a clutch mech on old 9s kit and you just get a feel for how much to move the thumbie, it's no problem. Worth a try (as is SS )

[techno]

Right, bugger. I think I've dropped a Clanger.

You'll need a 9s non-clutch MTB mech to run 10s index road shifters. But you may be suprised how well modern narrow chains and ramped cassettes work with friction shifters, far less adjustment post-shift needed than I expected. I use a mix of 9 and 10s on my MTB 'packer to get a clutch mech on old 9s kit and you just get a feel for how much to move the thumbie, it's no problem. Worth a try (as is SS )

Thanks James,
I was intending to try friction mode first if it will work, so that's what i needed to hear
It'll be nostalgic, going back to the days of:


EDIT::

check these i spotted when searching for that pic:


https://www.bikeradar.com/features/thro ... lideshow=1
http://www.vintagemtbworkshop.com/1987- ... ature.html

on the theme: http://www.kellybike.com/product/takeoff/

[techno]

Update:
I'm still waiting for the shifters to come but couldn't wait to fit the bars! Not been for a ride yet and have a few different stems to try tuning the position so the set-up will no doubt change but I'm happy so far!
Also got some skinny CX tyres for my 29er wheels for when I feel like pretending to be a roadie

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