Convert Specialized drop handlebar to riser
 

Hi, i am converting a specialized drop bar to riser. Can anyone direct me to brake/shifters levers i should look at? seven speed, 2 cog.

Can't really make a reliable recommendation without knowing what kind of brakes (disc? caliper?) and the brand/model of the derailleurs.

Assuming this bike had Shimano brifters to begin with, you can swap to Tourney SL RS35 3X7 shifters.

Did this bike have RSX brifters?

Thanks for replying, it has Shimano SORA derailleur and caliper brakes.

its also 9 speed, sorry bout that.

Not about the specific question but might be a factor anyway- As one raises the upper body weight shifts to the rider's butt. Often one finds that the narrow drop bar saddle to no longer support the rider with this increased weight. Also as the body becomes more upright there's a loss of pedaling efficiency, or the ability to apply as much power through as much of the pedal stroke as with the drop bars position. Often the rider finds that a more rearward placed saddle works better with an upright bar. The last aspect that many don't think about is the more upright body generally reduces the ability to "work" the bike. The reduced ability to lift one's butt off the saddle over bumps can mean more flats, some find that besides a wider saddle a wider rear tire helps too. Andy

First step is to figure a comfortable riding position. If you have a trainer you can sort out an approximate position between a no-hands upright and on the hoods. More upright might mean a shorter stem.

Since you are running a double chainring, a rear trigger shifter, road or mountain, with a front thumb shifter, for trim; plus it is a pretty no-brainer shift.

With road caliper brakes, you can use flat bar cantilever brake levers.

New cables and housing and you are set.

John

Thanks for your input, this project is for my wife , who has RA, and as a result has fused vertebrae in her her back and neck, she cannot bend her neck as I(we) do for normal cycling position. I got her an e-bike(upright vado) and she loves it and has made great progress, many times not using assist anymore, she has ridden our daughters bike which is 40 pounds lighter, and likes it, but she can't maintain the neck positioning on our 40+ mile excursions.

Has she visited a knowledgeable fitter? That could help quite a bit in determining where things need to be and if she is in the optimal position for her body.

In terms of shifters this is probably what I would go with: https://www.microshift.com/models/sl-t09/ and brake levers probably these: https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...0/BL-R780.html

Though if she is looking for less weight I would try a Vado SL the regular Vado is quite heavy but the SL versions are quite light and easy to ride.

Please provide us with a more detailed description of what specific components are currently on the bike (shifters, front derailleur & rear derailleur and brake caliper. The model #s are printed on most of parts.

With Sora 9 speed the front derailleur has 2 different non compatible versions.

Are the components all Shimano or mixed with other manufacturers?

The front derailleur is also Shimano SORA, its all stock Specialized Dolce.

Shimano makes flat-bar Sora road shifters, SL-R3000 or SL-R3030 for triple chainrings. As for brake levers, you'll want dual-pull or cantilever-pull flat bar levers. For proper brake power, road calipers require a lever with a shorter cable pull than for linear-pulls or mechanical discs. Shimano, Avid, and Tektro, and Origin-8 are some good lever brands.

I think the model number is needed. Sora FD-R3000 is it not compatible with prior Shimano Sora (3400, 3500), or Microshift. I think the FD-R3000 might be compatible with 9 speed mtb FD shifters.

John

Which generation Sora? Sora 3400/3500 is different from Sora R3000, even though they are all 9 speed drivetrains.

I might suggest she tries a recumbent. Or at least a recumbent exerciser bike to see if the vastly different head/body position works better for her. Andy

The model number on the derailleurs is FD/ RD-3500. this came up in my search:

SHIMAN0 SORA SL-3500 2 x 9 Speed Flat Bar Road / MTB Bike Shifters Left / Right / Pair Shift Lever Black

That is indeed the right shifter for your FD /RD