Originally Posted by
nauboone
How can I use just any old index bar end shifter to shift an SRF3? Don't indexed shifters pull a certain length of cable with each shift? This length of cable pulled is probably not going to match the length of cable needed to pull to shift the SRF3, I would think.
Or is it just close enough?
Carefully read tcs post above. He clearly describes how to set it up and use it. The adjustment for second gear is the critical one. Get it wrong and you can damage the hub. Choose an index position for second gear adjustment which allows the shifter to fully slacken the cable when choosing first gear and fully tighten it when choosing third. As noted you will need to count clicks for the shift to second gear or memorize the bar end shifter lever position. Not idiot proof but it can work well.
If you read the procedure for adjusting a SA 3 speed hub shifter cable and still cannot understand tcs post then doing your wanted build is not recommended.
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