After using them on bikes I rode all over the areas where I've Lived , Day Touring and commuting since the mid 70's
(You probably dont care about the Bike I Built up in 1957.. )
I made several Multi Month Long Tours.. The Length of the British Isles , around Europe, West to East and Back Included , between 85 & 97..
Sun Tour Friction Bar end shifter ..
Then I Found a Used Trekking Bike with a Rohloff Hub .. the Derailleur bikes got Parked..
It uses a 2 cable Grip Shifter, with all the gear change sequencing Inside The Hub..
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