cheap dual friction shifters for 10sp road?
04-19-18, 01:47 AM
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cheap dual friction shifters for 10sp road?
does anyone know? I keep seeing indexed ones.
04-19-18, 05:07 AM
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Putting aside the fact that we can’t decide for you what is “cheap”, all you have to do is Google friction shift levers, preceded by stem, downtube, thumb or bar end.
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Your nearest bike shop or co-op probably has used friction shifters in a scrounge box. I prefer barcons, but they tend to cost a little more due to enthusiast demand. Shifters for stem and downtube would likely be under ten bucks.
Another thing, most indexed shifters also have a setting for friction so you can use them either way depending on your needs.
Another thing, most indexed shifters also have a setting for friction so you can use them either way depending on your needs.
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with shipping:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hur...sAAOSw3ydVu5zZ
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I have a pair of modern Shimano 10 speed LEFT SIDE friction shifters. No right side shifter, but the lefty will operate on either side of the bike.
Relatively cheap.
If interested, PM me.
Relatively cheap.
If interested, PM me.
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Pre-current 10-speed Shimano downtube and barend shifters all offer a friction setting for the right side (rear) shifter and, of course, the left side (front) shifter is always friction. If you find a set of 7,8 or 9-speed indexed Shimano shifters cheap enough, you can operate them in friction mode.
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Some indexed shifters have a friction mode. The index function determines the number of speeds. In friction mode, the lever won't care how many "speeds" your drivetrain has.
If you're looking for cheap friction shifters, SunRace makes thumbies, stem shifters, and downtube shifters. You'll need to select something that's compatible to mount to your frame/stem/bar. I like old SunTour bar end shifters, prior to their indexing stuff, and those can sometimes be found at reasonable prices.
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