Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar End Shifters

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WhaleOil
06-23-08, 04:38 PM
With treking bars and a Thompson Stem. Should I use the index feature or friction.......

Or should I just try them both and decide.....probably.

+ or - ?

v1k1ng1001
06-23-08, 05:20 PM
I like friction myself. Makes fiddling with adjustments obsolete. I rode my mtb with thumb shifters set to friction for many years.
WhaleOil
06-23-08, 05:30 PM
I was leaning that way.

bdinger
06-24-08, 08:38 AM
I like having my front at friction - no more of the "one gear that rubs" nonsense for me! - and the rear at indexed. The DA barends have a really solid "CLICK" on indexing, makes it really fun!
Richard_Rides
06-24-08, 09:43 AM
If you're using a Nashbar Trekking bar, make sure you have sufficient clearance between the bar ends or the shifters will overlap.