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11-30-09 | 02:10 PM

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cyccommute

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Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

Because they were meant for MTB's, which mean flat bar shifters with integrated barrel adjusters. I'd like to see someone adjust a rear derailleur on a 10/11 speed system without a single barrel adjuster and see how long it takes them to be fired.

Hence the comment:

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyccommute

If you've got adjusters on the shifter, it should work.

to crazyed27's question

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyed27

However I do have one on my shifter, it is O.K. to have just one??

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