yeah.... that's one reason I don't like the trekking bars. I was also thinking of going to bar end shifters - the Deore LX I'm using are old 8spd brake/shifter pods. The ratchet/index is missing / broke at the lowest gear, so I've really on got 7spd shifters. These aren't made any more, so I'd have to upgrade - not a bad thing, I could switch to v-brakes - just more money on this bike!

bikemig - that's a great looking stumpjumper. I've kicked around the idea getting ride of the RockHopper and finding a StumpJumper. I think they're a bit lighter.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll post a photo when I pull the trigger and switch the bars out.