thumb shifter options for older bike
09-23-08, 09:05 AM
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thumb shifter options for older bike
I know about the Kelly take-offs and the Paul thumbies, but is there an inexpensive option to get the shifting on to the bars instead of the downtube?
I thought maybe old friction thumb shifters from a MTB but the diameter is different.
Anybody doing this?
I thought maybe old friction thumb shifters from a MTB but the diameter is different.
Anybody doing this?
09-23-08, 09:54 AM
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Haven't done it yet, but on the low end there is always Niagara Cycle Works.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ducts_id=11971
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ducts_id=11971
09-23-08, 10:11 AM
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https://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/39...r-Shifts-0.jpg
Suntour command shifters. I just picked up a set for $5 at the co-op. Put them in friction and I like them at least as much as any low end brifter.
Suntour command shifters. I just picked up a set for $5 at the co-op. Put them in friction and I like them at least as much as any low end brifter.
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Haven't done it yet, but on the low end there is always Niagara Cycle Works.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ducts_id=11971
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ducts_id=11971
09-23-08, 01:23 PM
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ive converted a few bikes with drop bars to flat or touring bars and have used cheap low end friction shifters with no problem at all. i just did this with a single speed murry monteray cruiser and converted it to a 6speed with rear deraillur. im using a suntour in friction mode. who knows, if i ever convert to a narrow chain and put a double chainring in front, the shifters might just work with the 6speed suntour freewheel.
