I had all the parts for the cockpit (bar, stem, levers and hoods) but did buy a set of newbaums taped the barcons. I like newbaums tape. Plus I buy from Rivendell. I get to support a local bike business that I think is cool. The suntour bar end shifters were a FB marketplace find. The threads had some old grease on them so were a little sticky. Some simple green and new grease and they were ready to go! Total steal at $20. I feel silly about not getting a picture of them cleaned and greased.








Cables are one of the only things I actively don’t buy local. I buy complete stainless steel cable kits for $10 shipped. All my LBS charge between $9-$12 bucks a cable, and Housing by the foot. Plus ferrules plus caps? Cabling a bike quickly becomes ridiculous. I’ve never had a single issue and in fact, been impressed with how nice they are.