Originally Posted by
ArgoMan
Hey all. I have a bar end shifter question. Can I use a shifter designated as a "10-speed shifter" in friction mode with either a 9-speed or 11-speed cassette? I'm building a TT bike and I want to place a 10 cassette on it, but I may go 9.
Thanks!
If you're referring to the Shimano SL-BS78, the right shifter will have 'friction' marked on the ring next to the 'D' handle. This will convert to friction mode.
The Shimano SL-BS79 is index only, IIRC.