SRAM/Shimano TT Compatibility

[esammuli]

I've been planning to build up a TT bike for quite a while. I have a few components laying around; aero bars, brake levers, seat post and some Dura Ace bar end shifters.

Here's the question: I was planning on making it a 105/ Ultegra build until an unbeatable deal for a SRAM Rival group fell into my lap. Does anybody know if Shimano TT shifters will work with Rival, or am I going to need to buy SRAM TT shifters? I know that Shimano STI levers won't work with SRAM rear derailleurs, but is the same true in this case?

[ElJamoquio]

My shimano levers in friction mode work with anything. In index mode I'd bet your SOL because the pull ratio is slightly different... but I've never tried it.

[Brian Ratliff]

shiftmate (http://jtekengineering.com/shiftmate.htm)

[esammuli]

shiftmate (http://jtekengineering.com/shiftmate.htm)

Interesting. Anybody used one before?

[UT_Dude]

Interesting. Anybody used one before?

Doesn't work well with SRAM stuff.

[Snuffleupagus]

I have a full Shimano setup, and prefer using friction shifting, I like the micro adjustment. Don't buy new shifters unless you don't like friction.

[fly:yes/land:no]

yeah, just go friction, and you shouldn't have any problem. (i would go with the ultegra crank and d/a fd over the rival crank and fd if possible) SRAmano-4-life