Bicycle Mechanics - bar end shifter compatibility (ie. campy w/shimano or suntour)

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hoodie
08-28-03, 12:25 PM
I want to replace the ergo lever/shifters on my cross bike with bar end levers. has anyone successfully run non campy (shimano or suntour) levers with a campy 9 speed derailer? the campy's are like 3 times the $ as the others and Ill only be using the right lever (1x9). any suggestions?

John E
08-28-03, 01:49 PM
If you are willing to use friction mode, anything goes. My favorites are the old SunTour ratchet barcons.
hoodie
08-28-03, 02:13 PM
do the barcons pull enough cable for a 9 speed der?

miamijim
08-28-03, 06:54 PM
The barends should pull enough cable for 9-speeds. Remember those old bar ends worked on 'wide' 6 and 7 speeds. John, your right, those old Suntour barends are nice levers. Honestly, I think you'll be un-happy running in friction mode.....sorry, sounds like you need to $pring for the Campys.