Road bar conversion advice
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From: Champaign, IL
Bikes: Trek 720, Trek 7700FX
Road bar conversion advice
I have a Trek FX7700 that I would like to replace the flat bar with a rod (drop) bar. The bike has V-brakes with separate brake levers and trigger shifters. Can these be slid around and mounted on the top of a road bar in the similar position they are mounted on the flat bar? I would also install “Stoker Levers” for more hand positions. Any Pros/Cons to doing this?
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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I have the shifters on the round part of the bars. Did a similar conversion that you plan, but I rather ride on the drops, shift and brake. I have rather big hands and i can reach the brakes and shifters from the top as well ... with my fingertips.
Slide, wedge, massage, convince, curse, and they will fit
Slide, wedge, massage, convince, curse, and they will fit
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From: Seattle Refugee in Los Angeles
Bikes: Cilo, Surly Pacer, Kona Fire Mountain w/Bob Trailer, Scattante
Travel agents, Bleah
never could get those stupid things to pull enough cable.
Went back to good old Cantis and some bar end shifters. I know the OP is trying to save
money, but hanging mtb hardware on a road bike is an annoying and temporary setup.
Bar end shifters and cantis are bomb proof. But that's just my opinion.
Good luck.
-Marcus
never could get those stupid things to pull enough cable.Went back to good old Cantis and some bar end shifters. I know the OP is trying to save
money, but hanging mtb hardware on a road bike is an annoying and temporary setup.
Bar end shifters and cantis are bomb proof. But that's just my opinion.
Good luck.
-Marcus
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Originally Posted by Treespeed
Travel agents, Bleah
never could get those stupid things to pull enough cable.
Went back to good old Cantis and some bar end shifters. I know the OP is trying to save
money, but hanging mtb hardware on a road bike is an annoying and temporary setup.
Bar end shifters and cantis are bomb proof. But that's just my opinion.
Good luck.
-Marcus
never could get those stupid things to pull enough cable.Went back to good old Cantis and some bar end shifters. I know the OP is trying to save
money, but hanging mtb hardware on a road bike is an annoying and temporary setup.
Bar end shifters and cantis are bomb proof. But that's just my opinion.
Good luck.
-Marcus
Go with barend shifters, they're awesome. You could also mount barends on aero bars.
#6
Originally Posted by Treespeed
Travel agents, Bleah
never could get those stupid things to pull enough cable.
Went back to good old Cantis and some bar end shifters. I know the OP is trying to save
money, but hanging mtb hardware on a road bike is an annoying and temporary setup.
Bar end shifters and cantis are bomb proof. But that's just my opinion.
Good luck.
-Marcus
never could get those stupid things to pull enough cable.Went back to good old Cantis and some bar end shifters. I know the OP is trying to save
money, but hanging mtb hardware on a road bike is an annoying and temporary setup.
Bar end shifters and cantis are bomb proof. But that's just my opinion.
Good luck.
-Marcus






