Originally Posted by
cmcanulty
... If I go with a flat bar could I use the bar end shifters on the Surly LHT and also use bar ends? ...
Yes. The bar end shifters can be attached to the flat bars using Pauls Thumbies. And yes, you can still have bar ends. These 3 photos photo shows exactly that setup
http://customized-applications.com/surly/StemRiser1.JPG
http://customized-applications.com/surly/StemRiser2.JPG
http://customized-applications.com/surly/IMG_2813-1.JPG
Originally Posted by
cmcanulty
... Also the Surly has cantilever brakes so could I use mtn cantilever brake levers or do I need something else. I was considering also just installing friction downtube shifters as I love using them. Would they work with 9 speed? Thanks all. ...
There are two kinds of MTB canti brake levers ... long pull, low tension levers that work with V- brakes, and short pull, high tension brake levers that work with standard center pull cantilever brakes. You need the short pull, high tension type for the standard center pull Tektro cantilevers that come on the LHT complete.
Also, yes, down tube shifters can work with 9 speed cassettes.