A use for downtube shifter bosses on conversions ...
07-14-07, 06:09 AM
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A use for downtube shifter bosses on conversions ...
On road bikes you'll frequently see barrel adjusters mounted on those bosses for the derailleurs, but what to do if it's "just" a ss/fg conversion? I've been wondering about a solution for awhile now (other than just leaving them as is), so it's time to ask the masses. Maybe someone knows of some random product or has come up with something at home that proved itself useful. They're a bit unsightly just sticking out so if they can be put to some functional use that'd be fantabulous.
Non-destructive solutions, please.
Non-destructive solutions, please.
07-14-07, 06:54 AM
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But "THIS BIKE IS A MOBILE S.A.M. SITE" stickers just don't have the same ring ...
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Put the shifters back on it. Make sure when you pass a roadie to shift your fixed gear. Making a clicking noise would be icing on the cake.
07-14-07, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by roughrider504
Put the shifters back on it. Make sure when you pass a roadie to shift your fixed gear. Making a clicking noise would be icing on the cake.
07-14-07, 10:21 AM
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put the shifters back on and use them for break levers. of course, you will have to bore out the cable holes, then figure out how to route them to your breaks and everytime you break you will need to quickly reach down and push the levers, but it would clean up your handlebars a bit.
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Originally Posted by roughrider504
Put the shifters back on it. Make sure when you pass a roadie to shift your fixed gear. Making a clicking noise would be icing on the cake.
HAHAHAH ,, very creative- LOVE IT
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Hang some dingle balls from them. All the real hipsters do that. I mean, if you can ride around town with your balls hanging out, how cool is that?
07-14-07, 06:33 PM
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https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/cable...are-shift.html
I used to use cable stops w/ the barrel adjuster removed. looked a litte better
I used to use cable stops w/ the barrel adjuster removed. looked a litte better
07-14-07, 09:01 PM
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I saw a ssmtb once where a guy put some novelty valve caps on his brake bosses. You could put some tireflies on there! +1 on the footpegs
07-14-07, 09:03 PM
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