OK I've solved the first of the issues.
Originally Posted by
CravenMoarhead
First the index housing is quite a bit smaller in diameter, and the plastic ferrules that you put on it are larger in diameter than a regular metal ferrule....so I guess I'll need a special Cable stop?
Turns out that index compatible housing comes in 4mm and 5mm. my LBS only had 4mm. Now I realize I can get 5mm index housing and use standard 5mm metal ferrules just like with friction shifting.
