Originally Posted by 67tony

So I've got two similar Suntour barcons, for a Nishiki Cresta GT city commuter. They'll (probably) go into mustache bars. Call me anal, but I'd like the barcons to be identical, which leads me to four questions:

2. Are one of these better than the other? With the Accushift, on the right, I don't think my unusual 3-pulley Suntour XC Sport RD is compatible for index shifting so I will be using it in friction mode. The Power Control, on the left, has a nice micro-ratcheting feel but is missing the foil label.
4. Would anybody have one or the other (in one of those famous parts bins) they would consider offering up to me?
6. Would I wrap the ends with something before insertion to help them catch and grip while expanding? There is about 2mm of space, which the expanding spring/cam system can take up, but it seems to be at almost maximum diameter. Any tricks or tips?
8. I'm planning on wrapping bar tape from the bar ends to the middle of the bars...is that usual for barcon installs?

As usual, thanks a ton for any and all input.