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Originally Posted by
fietsbob
drop bars ?. eliminates any hydraulic brake options, all are for 22.2 bar, 7/8"
road bars are bigger.. 23.8, 15/16"
I run Campag Road levers, their older pre brifter type, on Nitto 'Mustache' bars,
and sun tour Friction bar end shifters ,
with the drum brakes, on my studded tire equipped bike..
I think shifting and braking with mittens on would work,
Lobster claw, or 3 finger gloves certainly.
there are external clamp on pods Made for Shimano bar end shifters,
3rd party maker.... if the bar you want is thick walled tube.
so that is a possibility..
Yes, I'll be using drop bars. I'll also be using 3 finger military sniper mits with the single trigger-finger for shifting.
Any links for the clamp-on-pods?
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