Drops to flatbar..?

[flying start]

Hi all, I have a kinesis G2 gravel bike that's running sram apex 1 1x11 and on drop bars. I'm looking to swap out the drops to a flat bar. Is there any flatbar shifters and hydraulic brake leavers I can use with the apex 1 set up? Or would I need to change the group set to the likes of shimano gxp that would be compatible with a mtb deore leaver and the likes of a tiara shifer? Anyhelp will be much appreciated. Regards lee.

 

[fossyant]

This could be potentially costly. Might be cheaper for you to get another bike (second hand)

 

[vickster]

Hi all, I have a kinesis G2 gravel bike that's running sram apex 1 1x11 and on drop bars. I'm looking to swap out the drops to a flat bar. Is there any flatbar shifters and hydraulic brake leavers I can use with the apex 1 set up? Or would I need to change the group set to the likes of shimano gxp that would be compatible with a mtb deore leaver and the likes of a tiara shifer? Anyhelp will be much appreciated. Regards lee.

Check the geometry, you might find it’s too small once converted (I had the same issue, even 3cm more stem was no good!)
I’d sell and buy a used flatbar in the correct size. Look at the Whyte R7 models

 

[fossyant]

Ah, yes, another issue is top tube length as said above.

 

[Jenkins]

As far as flatbar shifters go, you'll need something with Exact Actuation like the Apex 1 11 Speed shifters or the S-700 11 Speed Trigger Shifter - do not go for anything with X-Actiation as it's not compatible with Apex.

Can't help with the brakes as I have no idea if you can just plumb flat bar levers into road hydro set-ups.

 

[flying start]

Thanks for all the replies. Looking at new bikes now.