Bar end shifters for non indexed gears can you get them ?

[BADGER.BRAD]

Hello all,
I've converted my Clements road bike to use as my commuter by cutting and flipping the bars so they are effectively bull horns for two reasons one I have always ridden mountain bikes with bar ends as thats how my hands/wrists are comfortable
and two trying to brake with the GT levers was impossible due to lack of leverage/chrome rims. I intend to put some wider bull horns on in the end but ideally could do with the shifters being mounted on the bar ends so I can brake and change gear with my hands on the bars, is it possible to get bar end shifters for non indexed gears and do they fit inside the bars ? has anyone else a similar set up ?

Thanks all

 

[roadrash]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sun-Race...hash=item2ec4935b69:m:mhGS3NpzIWlgAIL4ANR4fog
cheap ones


or slightly dear but include downtube adapters..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...668677?hash=item233f2b77c5:g:JKMAAOSwzgRWxKEC

prices go up and up

used ones also on ebay

 

[raleighnut]

With the Shimano ones I've got you can switch the indexing off, they're Dura-Ace 7700 and at one time they were cheap cos they only indexed correctly with the correct 8 or 9 speed cassette and the Dura-ace rear mech due to their unique spacing however time moves on and Shimano now use that spacing (nearly) on 8 speed cassettes (But not 9 speed) more people have 'twigged' this so the price has gone back up sadly.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sun-Race...hash=item2ec4935b69:m:mhGS3NpzIWlgAIL4ANR4fog
cheap ones


or slightly dear but include downtube adapters..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...668677?hash=item233f2b77c5:g:JKMAAOSwzgRWxKEC

prices go up and up

used ones also on ebay

I'll just point out that those Sunrace shifters are 9 speed indexed only for the RH - You can't disconnect the indexing like you can with Shimano ones. The price is also per shifter, so for a pair they aren't quite as much of a bargain as they first appear.

 

[roadrash]

I missed that

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I only know coz I got the thumb shifter version to try out. They work well and I like them.

 

[roadrash]

@BADGER.BRAD used pair currently at £21, ends in 30 mins..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...080192?hash=item2f0dbef0c0:g:~9cAAOSwR2RZ8jTO

 

[Banjo]

microshift bar end shifters can be set to work on friction or indexed. I have friction on the triple ring front mech and indexed 9 speed on rear on my tourer.I really like them.

http://www.microshift.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Bar_End_Shifters.pdf

 

[Heltor Chasca]

microshift bar end shifters can be set to work on friction or indexed. I have friction on the triple ring front mech and indexed 9 speed on rear on my tourer.I really like them.

Moi aussi. And if you are worried about knocking them with your knees when honking, flared bars like Salsa Cowchippers are an option.

 

[Banjo]

I did tend to hit them with my knee when setting off but without consciously thinking about it I don't anymore.

 

[roadrash]

wont be an issue for the op, they are to be fitted to bullhorns

 

[Sharky]

Dia compe friction levers . £69.99 ON SJS cycles

 

[boydj]

Dia compe friction levers . £69.99 ON SJS cycles

I have these and they are very good. 8-speed, 9-speed, 10-speed - doesn't matter. Swap back wheels with impunity.

£48.39 on Wiggle - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dia-compe-bar-end-gear-shifter-set/

 

[mcshroom]

These would also work (£45 on CRC)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-ultegra-6480-8sp-bar-end-shifter-set/rp-prod13649

I've got a set of them here for a winter project and you can definitely turn the RH to friction (the LH shifter is friction only)

Depending on your frame, you may also want to consider downtube shifters which will be cheaper, but you would need the right mounts on the downtube

 

[confusedcyclist]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-dura-ace-7700-9sp-bar-end-shifter-set/rp-prod13648

Sure I paid about half this for my last build, they work perfectly.