Bar end Shifters for Vintage bike Hey I want to put bar end shifters on my vintage touring bike, will a 8 speed bar end shifter work with my six speed freewheel? I will be using friction shifting.Thanks Bar end Shifters for Vintage bike Hey I want to put bar end shifters on my vintage touring bike, will a 8 speed bar end shifter work with my six speed freewheel? I will be using friction... » Read More Bar end Shifters for Vintage bike Hey I want to put bar end shifters on my vintage touring bike, will a 8 speed bar end shifter work with my six speed freewheel? I will be using friction shifting.Thanks « Show Less
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yes .you can even use index shifting if you like ----shimano spacing is the same for 6/7/8gears drives cassette or frewheel....... happy rides.
1821719
Actually, there is a different mechanical advantage (think amount of cable pull) on these levers than for levers intended for cantilever brakes. True, some people have used these levers for cantis, but that might result in poor braking power when you need it. I would recommend buying the shifter pods alone, and buy brake levers separate. Not only will your brakes work better and more safely, but you can replace the individual parts when they wear out, rather than have to buy a full new set when just the shifter portion wears out. Happy riding!
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The bar ends are open (plastic caps come installed but can removed) and the tube diameter is standard. I can slide in a bar-end brake lever (that's all I have around to test with), so I would assume that bar-end shifters would install just fine. The question at that point would be cable routing. The could come out the back end of the bars, but there is not an exit hole that would route them out the side or bottom of the bars in front of the head tube so that the shift cables could be routed along (or within) the downtube.
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well seeing as nobody else has answered your question properly...no. You have a 3x6 speed, so you'll need 3x6 shifters, unless you want an extra click in your shifters...you could also go and get a 7 speed rear cassette (which would also need a new rear wheel) and then, hey presto! more gears to play with! So, in short, this will not work properly.
506475
No I believe you can't. You need to use shifters with the same gear ratio that your bike is configured with in order for them to work properly
409240
The short answer is, yes. Shimano spacing is different for 6-11 speed cassettes, but cable pull ratio is the same for 6-9 speed. If you want indexing to work, you can only use an 8 speed cassette along with any 6-9 speed derailleur (except 8 speed Dura Ace derailleurs. This is info from my LBS and Sheldon Brown.) That said, in friction mode, you can use ANY brand or model derailleur set, because you stop the shifter when it engages the desired cog, not the other way around. It takes some fishing to get used to it, but after a while you will find each ratio as easily as if they were indexed using your own muscle memory. If you happen to find an old Positron or AX rear derailleur, you could conceivably have 5 speed indexing, because in those models the index feature was in the derailleur rather than in the shifter. Some other models for other people reading this: The model you need for Suntour indexing is the 6 speed Accushift "barcon" For all 7 speed Shimano, use the SL-BS50* For 8 speed Dura Ace, use the SL-BS50-8* or SL-BS77 For all 9 speed Shimano, use the SL-BS77 For all 10 speed Shimano, use the SL-BS79 *These frequently are sold NOS but ship in the wrong packaging so inspect these carefully before mounting to make sure you have the correct ones. The shift lever model is usually embossed on the rubber boot. In fact, the SL-BS64 kit usually ships in an SL-BS50 box, but don't be alarmed.
1936385
Yes its a six speed and reverse you push down and far right downwhere sixth gear is.Personally i never use it but their are people that do.I use the paddle shifters.
1493900
Yup. I have two on my trike, one using friction shift levers on the stem and the other uses an indexed twist shifter on the handlebars.Both work fine.
1658880
Yes. A 7-speed & 8-speed have the exact same amount of spacing between sprockets. The only thing is that one of the gears on your shifter won't be used for anything. If it were the other way around, then you would not be able to shift to one of your eight gears with a 7 speed shifter.
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I am unsure of the different`s but you should be able to switch them out with out any problem. I switch out the stock shifters on my MTB cause the stock ones broke. I have to say these feel great in your hands plus they come with grips witch also feel great.
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This comes with 2 two sided threaded adapters that allow threading to 4 different sizes that will allow you to attach it to most threaded shifters. If you can take the old knob off your shifter and it has a threaded end it should work. If not you and you have a standard metal post you should be able to thread the end if you want to invest that amount of work
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These do not act as shifters. As a road and track racer, i honestly i dont recommend these levers. i think that the C clamp that you tighten to the handbar isnt strong enough and i had a lot of play after a short time of using them...
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NO! No, it will not work. The SRAM shifters only work with SRAM rear derailieurs, because the ratio is 1:1 vs Shimano 2:1. The front derailieurs for both systems are interchangeable as they use the same ratio.
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The left is friction so it will do 2 or 3 chainrings on crank - versatile. Right is 7 spds, but I've used it w/ an 8 spd, you just miss a cog at top or bottom. Fyi: 6,7 & 8 speed use same basic chain & gear spacing, so interchangeability is nice.
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I can't say for sure about your shifters, but I mounted some old 7spd Deore shifters on these bars with no problem. Also some mountain brake levers which were fairly standard, so you'll probably be able to mount your shifters fine. I measured the bar's diameter, and it looks close to 22.2 mm. Hope that helps!
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too many variables. What kind of handlebars? Where are the shifters located? Where are the brake levers? I used them on an older (late 90's vintage Trek 850 hybrid) and on a kids Trek mountain bike.
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A few questions. Does your bike have a freewheel hub or a cassette hub? On a freewheel hub, you should see a ring of internal splines on the inside of the bearing ring. What brand is your shifter and derailleur? If the shifter is Shimano, this should have the correct gear spacing. This is very critical if you have indexed shifting. How many teeth on the big gear on your present freewheel? If 28, good, otherwise, you may need to lengthen or shorten the chain. Note that when changing the freewheel, it is a good time to replace the chain. Do you have and know how to use a freewheel removal tool? It usually takes a fair amount of force to remove the old freewheel and you must use the correct freewheel tool. A mounted bench vise, or a long box end wrench is also required. From the answers to the questions above, you should be able to determine if this will work for your bike.