mtb shifters vs sti shifters

[jowwy]

Is there a difference in cable pull between the two shifter types. Both being shimano

Or will i need to change my 105 front mech and rear derrauiler

Thanks

 

[Bodhbh]

Is there a difference in cable pull between the two shifter types. Both being shimano

Or will i need to change my 105 front mech and rear derrauiler

Thanks

From memory...the rear mech has the same pull whether road or MTB, with the front the MTB shifters pull more cable.

 

[Sbudge]

When my LBS was trying to use mtb shifters on an Ultegra RD they had all sorts of issues with indexing. Had to go with the road (700s) flat bar shifters in the end.

 

[jowwy]

Just ordered flatbar road shifters

So will be listing a brand new unused set of mtb shifters in the classifieds when they arrive

 

[jefmcg]

So will be listing a brand new unused set of mtb shifters in the classifieds when they arrive

Distance selling rules mean you could return them for full refund minus shipping.

 

[jowwy]

Distance selling rules mean you could return them for full refund minus shipping.

i will be trying that option first jef

 

[TheDoctor]

7,8,or 9 speed MTB shifters work a road rear mech.
10 speed MTB shifters only work 10 speed MTB rear mechs.
MTB front shifters only work MTB front mechs IIRC. My flat bar bike runs a single chainring, so I'm not sure about that one!

 

[jowwy]

7,8,or 9 speed MTB shifters work a road rear mech.
10 speed MTB shifters only work 10 speed MTB rear mechs.
MTB front shifters only work MTB front mechs IIRC. My flat bar bike runs a single chainring, so I'm not sure about that one!

i may go single front chainring next year - just need o find a decent priced front chainring ring that will run with hollowtech II

 

[Milkfloat]

Distance selling rules mean you could return them for full refund minus shipping.

To make it clearer - the 'minus shipping' only applies to you returning the item. The basic shipping cost you may have paid to receive the goods should also be refunded (but not enhanced shipping like next-day). This is now called 'Consumer Contracts Regulations'

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/consumer-contracts-regulations

 

[mjr]

MTB front shifters only work MTB front mechs IIRC. My flat bar bike runs a single chainring, so I'm not sure about that one!

I thought they were the same, subject to double/triple matching, but I've never tried and it turns out it's far far worse than just road and MTB differing! See http://sheldonbrown.com/front-derailers.html

 

[Spoked Wheels]

MTB shifters will not work with road front derailleur. You need a shimano front derailleur which model number I cannot remember right now although I have a new one at home.....

 

[TheDoctor]

I've had a road double front mech working with a gripshifter. It relied on the lower screw on the mech setting one end, and the cable pull setting the other. Very sensitive to cable tension. A non indexed front shifter would work, if such a thing exists these days. My flat bar bike has a 36T inner ring mounted as the outer using shorter bolts, and a 12-32 7 speed cassette. I run out of gears at about 30 mph, which is a problem I can live with.
Most things can be made to work, after a fashion and for various values of "work'...

 

[jowwy]

Decided to go with a 1 x 10 set up now. So fully stripped the bike of triple running gear ( now forsale in classifieds) so the front mech issues are no longer a problem

Thanks all for your responses

 

[mjr]

A non indexed front shifter would work, if such a thing exists these days.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-600ex-down-tube-shifters-friction-clip-on-pair-prod35514/ and there are many many more, but not all so dribblingly delicious.

 

[TheDoctor]

*approves*
Wow, they're lovely. Be worth building a bike around them IMHO.