Oh, they claim “you don’t need it” with 10 and 11sp rears, and it saves a little weight, but the fact is that they can’t make a triple work reliably with a brifter, and the consumers now expect brifters. Even Shimano embraced bar ends with an XTR remote shifter that allowed rear shifts while your hands wrapped the bar end. Integrated road shift/brake levers, MTB shifters and downtube/barend shifters will have this feature. and are less awkward than downtube or stem shifters. But are compatible with all Shimano 7 speed groups except for possibly Dura-Ace when used in indexed mode. As long as you don’t go “racer low) on the bar height, the drops will be comfortable and the shifters at hand. The lever even stays in place to remind you what gear you’re in. JACK HARDING Dia-Compe ENE Bar-End Shifters. November 17, 2015, 8:36 pm. I like it! I fully expected to dislike bar end shifters and that I would eventually “upgrade” to “Brifters”. June 27, 2016, 6:36 am. Subtotal: $ 0.00. $36.19. Shifter Mount - IRD Quill Stem Mount. Doubtful. We are a different breed. MicroShift BS-T08 8 Speed Bar End Shifters - Shimano Compatible. Pull it towards you to shift one way, push away from you for the other. Perhaps it comes down to having the right tool for the job. Hello…and thanks for your blog. By combining the two functions you are upping the odds that something will fail. I’m with down tube shifters all the way, but would like to try bar ends some time. I disassembled /cleaned/lubed it, and it works again, but the indexing no longer works. This was quite an advancement and has changed the way riders interact with their bikes in a profound way. Two things not mentioned about Bar End Shifters, the newer Shimano units use an allen setting to tighten into the bar. Much like the integrated shifters, the guts of the bar end shifters are installed at the factory and aren’t meant to be taken apart for service. Reply; Mike Walsh August 19, 2013, 8:52 am. I hope this helps. LED Bike Wheel Lights. The DuraAce brake/shifters that came with the Vitus are still functioning. I wouldn’t call myself a cyclist at all. He likes speed and day rides close to home – I like traveling to interesting places by bike. calcagnolibero Thanks for the question! BTW, Microshift also make some very nice bar-ends, one model with selectable rear friction/index. Usually the brake lever or side of the handlebar will hit the ground before the shifter itself, in my experience. The wedges then expand and tighten inside handlebar. Holy smokes, look at all those tiny springs! However, I’d say they’re much better protected in a crash than integrated drop-bar shifters and are very sturdily constructed. As a year round urban commuter cyclist I have found bar end shifters the best approach for me, closely followed by downtube shifters. Tell us about it in the comments below. I’ve always felt they’d be difficult to use precisely, for some reason. So, if you trash your rear wheel and have to buy an old one with a 6-speed freewheel at a flea market in Murdo, SD, you’ll still be able to ride. Get Shimano Dura-Ace bar end shifters. 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If I am running a corn-cob (you can guess my age by use of that term!) Surly gets that. on the one bike i owned that had ’em i replaced them with down tube shifters within the week. This probably isn’t a safety issue, but slightly annoying. I could be completely wrong in that intuition. The shifter’s bolt is generally a conical end that pushes into a set of wedges that then expand and tighten with the handlebar. November 5, 2017, 2:38 pm. Any thoughts on the Shimano A050 shifters? Free shipping . I then moved to friction mode, again expecting not to like it and that I would upgrade — but this time just to a new/functional indexed bar end. I had DOWNTUBE shifters on my rivendell road bike since 1985 and never wished for being able to shift faster of more often (I think most people shift too much anyway). I enjoy it. Kevin Ferguson How … . Used with permission. Now, the rider can shift while bouncing over rough terrain, from the hoods or the drops, even out of the saddle or in a full sprint! Conversely, bar-end shifters use only two levers – one for each derailleur – that are completely separate from the brake levers. August 16, 2016, 10:06 am. microSHIFT Right Rear Bar End Shifter Single Convertable Friction Or Index. Though each of the iterations of shifting though to friction bar ends, I have found I shift a lot less. This is why they’re spec’ed on Surly’s touring bikes and many others. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. You could buy a nice new frame with money to spare or even a complete entry-level bike for that price! It was a Ron Cooper with downtube shifters, no indexing (when men were men and all bikes were steel, LOL). On a long tour in Finland in May this year, temps were in the high eighties and nineties much of the time and the heat and effort got to me and I found myself reaching for downtube shifters that weren’t there (imagining I was on my old Mercian?)! $25.00. The other main drawback of integrated shifters is their complexity and lack of serviceability. What has been your experience with integrated or bar-end shifters on your touring bike? For me, it’s the Brifters. When I was looking at purchasing a Surly LHT several years ago I recall the shop guys stating that one of the nice things about bar-ends was being able to shift to friction should the indexing option suddenly go out on a tour. Given the same treatment, I would be lucky if an integrated shifter lasted half that time. It’s actually not far off too say you’re in an endless climb there, and there were many times I wished I could have shifted without taking my hand off the bar. Can the shifters move when you lean your bike against something? I do like the campy controls very much better that the TDIs I have tried. Quick View. While performance bicycles sport "brifters", combination shifters and brake levers, fully loaded touring bikes are usually speced with bar end shifters for their simplicity should repairs be needed on tour. Other Hours by Appointment. I since got a Long Haul Trucker which has bar ends. Small parts lost in the garage, or into the grass on side of road. If touring outside of service areas, dual control STI levers or “brifters” are a gamble where the house doesn’t usually win. The two times he did were with me, and I carried all the gear and clothes. Moral of the story is that a wise preference is based on desired outcome. I’ve ridden thousands of miles on them on my Surly LHT with zero problems. Like you, it started with the LHT. It’s been about 6 years, I think. I recently got my hands on an 84 schwinn world sport which im going to restore and make my daily rider. It keeps the shifters away from your knees and makes it more comfortable & accessible (for me). The only thing I might add is that some bars don’t have a consistent internal diameter. Gran Compe 202 Non Aero Brake Levers, Drilled. Two options for the twist shifter is on a bar end that is mounted on the vertical bar, but under the brake lever, or on the vertical bar just above the brake lever. Now Hiring! The first time I used a road bike with integrated shift/brake levers, I accidentally shifted while applying the brakes. If you have a bike with bar end shifters and want to wrap them, follow the instructions below. Friction shifters are recognised by levers found most typically on downtubes or barends – and have the ability to be switched to being indexed. I had to leave the bike back at the bike shop as they said they had to send the shifter back to Madison – it took 6 weeks for the replacement!. PK, You’re right, the shifters do stick out a bit and I’m sure it is possible to break them in a serious impact. Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS79 10 Spd Bar End Shifters. I took it to the local bike shop, who found that the internals were completely corroded up. They work with double or triple cranks so for a lot of guys out there upgrading a standard road bike, these shifters are ideal. I explained many times to a friend I ride with once in a while why I have them on my bike. They’ll likely survive a crash, with the exception of a class 8 truck running over them. Response must be less that 100,000 characters. Dual control shifters are very nice for keeping your hands near your brakes while shifting, just in case something unexpected happens fast, and you need to react as quickly as possible. I’ve used bar end shifters only for about 10 years, and only on friction. Bike Hermit® For all their wonders and benefits, the level of convenience offered by integrated shifters comes at a price, both literal and figurative. Learning which of the four shift paddles (two of which are also brake levers) does what, when and how to use them adds to the intimidation and nervousness many new riders feel. Hey Ryan! Beyond being pricy, if something in the brake part of a brifter breaks, you are also looking at an expensive replacement…rare for sure in service, but not in a crash. Using bar-cons lets you select from a wide variety of levers to suit your bars, hands, and aesthetic taste. I just rode for enjoyment and exercise, never much beyond 20 miles from home. what i’m getting at here is I think there will be 3 levers to continue to the future, the integrated shift/brake lever, the flat bar mount version of it. SOLD OUT. The problem with integrated shifters for me (in close cluster sprocket arrangements like on my road bike) is the forced constant shifting up and down as the terrain or other conditions change. Now, a little over a year later, the Sunrace froze up as well. The lever even stays in place to remind you what gear you’re in. November 5, 2017, 1:24 pm. October 29, 2014, 6:06 pm. If something breaks inside your bar-end shifter, you’ll have to replace the whole unit, same as the STI. This could be only a minor inconvenience if you’re close to home and have deep pockets but is not a situation you want to be in when out on the road for an extended tour. I bought a new bike with Shimano combined brake/shifter units, one of them failed completely in less than 300 miles. Had them for 8 months, thought they were OK until I returned to my well-locked bike to find my stem, bars, and all attached objects gone. October 31, 2014, 9:15 am, Great post Jim! bar-end shifters suck. This shifter has been in constant service since 2008; first on my Long Haul Trucker, then on the RandoGnar. I haven’t owned a road bike with drop bars since around 1978. Thanks Chris, I would like to take credit for the post but Ryan contributed that one. These are 10 speed compatible. DURA ACE Bar End Shifters. December 24, 2014, 9:52 am. January 18, 2016, 9:26 am. Shimano Bar end Shifter Spacer/washer (Pair) $8.00. Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 Bar-End Shifters are for time trial/triathlon bicycles with Shimano's Di2 drivetrain components (sold separately). For your consideration is a set of SL-BS50 7 speed bar-end shifters. Some are longer, others are shorter. especially the first few rides. This saves you money on the complete bike and makes replacement in case of a crash or damage much less painful for the pocketbook. Bike Hermit® I’ve had mine on an ’83 Specialized Expedition (had them switched out from the top mount downtube shifters when purchasing the bike at Cycles De Oro in ’83) and lost count of the mileage after 40,000. I like the simplicity. You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query. Quick View. I also agree that Shimano brifters are highly reliable, but cost is much higher for equivalent quality. As you know, I have been using bar end shifters for years and currently have them on 3 bikes. I just got my first set of STI shifters on my Linskey Ti road bike last summer. Also don’t need to worry so much about speeds. It’s been a while now, and I feel like friction is pretty awesome too, and don’t care much about the indexing! Incidentally, I don’t see index shifting as much of an advantage over friction. Bike Hermit August 19, 2013, 9:34 am. Over the decades, I’ve not had any issues with them. Can they break off? Some people just don’t get bar end shifters. 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