Thread: Question about Shimano SL-R400 downtube shifters
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Old 07-11-10, 06:33 PM
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You are correct. All downtube (and barend) shifters work only in friction mode for front derailleur shifting. Most newer ones have settings for both index and friction for rear shifting.
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