Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,035
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From: NW Ohio
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
It's been a while since I have mounted any stem shifters, but I recall putting them so the tip of the lever was just above the top of the stem. I tend shift both levers with one hand, so that makes it easier to reach across to the opposite side.