Tandem Cycling - Are these shifters Ligit?

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2Rodies
08-05-04, 12:32 PM
I was looking around the Performance Bike website and found this little numbers. They appear to be something that could be retrofitted to bar-end style index shifters. Whatcha think?


http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=5329&subcategory_ID=5144

TandemGeek
08-05-04, 12:55 PM
Comments from various lists can be found from tandem and 1/2 bike folks using this URL: http://search.bikelist.org/?SearchString=modolo%20AND%20morphos&SortBy=MsgDate%5Bd%5D
2Rodies
08-05-04, 01:12 PM
Comments from various lists can be found from tandem and 1/2 bike folks using this URL: http://search.bikelist.org/?SearchString=modolo%20AND%20morphos&SortBy=MsgDate%5Bd%5D


Thanks Mark. It seems like there is no real consensus about these shifters. We currently have index 7 speed bar end shifters on our Burley Duet. I really hate them, this is mostly because I'm so used to my Brifters and I don't like reaching for the bar ends. This seems like a reasonably priced solution but if it doesn't work then it's not worth the trouble. Have you had a chance to see them in operation?

TandemGeek
08-05-04, 01:45 PM
Have you had a chance to see them in operation?

Yes, and I wasn't impressed, but I thought I'd let you get a rainbow of feedback vs. my own take.
2Rodies
08-05-04, 03:35 PM
Yes, and I wasn't impressed, but I thought I'd let you get a rainbow of feedback vs. my own take.

Thanks I think I'll pass, I'll trust your judgement and save 2 bills!
zonatandem
08-05-04, 08:44 PM
The Morphos shifters are legit. Have not used them. Apparently bridge the gap between Shim and Campy. Supposed to be the lightest on the market. They've been out for several years now and never reached the popularity level. Looks like they are trying to clear 'em out.
Pedal on TWOgether!
Rudy and Kay
steveknight
08-05-04, 08:54 PM
Thanks Mark. It seems like there is no real consensus about these shifters. We currently have index 7 speed bar end shifters on our Burley Duet. I really hate them, this is mostly because I'm so used to my Brifters and I don't like reaching for the bar ends. This seems like a reasonably priced solution but if it doesn't work then it's not worth the trouble. Have you had a chance to see them in operation?

this might be the solution http://www.paulcomp.com/ they will let you mount the shifters where you want.
2Rodies
08-05-04, 09:08 PM
this might be the solution http://www.paulcomp.com/ they will let you mount the shifters where you want.


Me likey! That will solve the problem right there! Thanks!!!!