Originally Posted by CaptainSpalding

Hello everyone.

I'm new to the whole mixing/matching/compatibility thing, so forgive me if this is an obvious question. I have a road bike with drop bars and Shimano Ultegra 6500 Series components. I want to put a flat bar on the bike and need a recommendation for some trigger-shifter/brake levers to replace the brifters.
9-speed cassette
triple chainring
cantilever brakes

Thanks in advance for any advice.