Originally Posted by
Barlisbre
I have a road bike that is equipped with Shimano 105 components and drop down bars...etc. I want to change out the drop bars to flat bars, but I'm not sure which shifters would work. I'm getting conflicting info from the LBS. It's a 2x11 setup and I might switch to a single 11 speed if it's possible without too much trouble. Any advice?
If you don't mind my asking, what are you actually trying to achieve with the conversion?
For a relaxed, more upright position, road bike frame is rarely good. I'd much rather change the whole bicycle, than try to make a road bike into a straight bar one. Drop bars are usually more comfortable for riding on paved roads.