[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread John Johnson
Hi Ginz,

The nice thing is that if you're using the silver shifters (which are 
friction shifters), if you want to go back to the non-inside mount method, 
all you have to do is switch them!

cheers,

john
On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 5:04:37 PM UTC+2 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey Ginz,
> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and really 
> like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially with 
> your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that explains it 
> very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently running bar ends 
> and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them back. I also run 
> ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>
>> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
>> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
>> Shifters. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
>>> the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>>>
>>> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the Albatross.  
>>> Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with Silver bar ends, 
>>> then Misha's, then back to the originals that I channeled myself (which is 
>>> a pain)
>>>
>>> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
>>> might be time for a change.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about:
>>> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
>>> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>>>
>>> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
>>> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup that 
>>> works for me?!
>>>
>>> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
>>> bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers on 
>>> the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" and 
>>> still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>>>
>>> Thanks for any thoughts!
>>>
>>> Ginz
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread lconley
Plastic, with a little give. Softer than cork anyway. I prefer them with 
some cushioning on top.

Laing

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 12:19:18 PM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:

> Laing,
>
> Very interesting!  Maybe those Dia Compe's covered with some ESI silicone 
> tape or similar.
>
> Are they hard plastic? Soft?  
>
> Thanks,
> Ginz
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:36:04 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
>
>> Dia Compe makes these, for end mount reversed brake levers, but can be 
>> used for shifters. I have even mounted grips over them for even more 
>> diameter and cushion.
>> [image: DC188-GRIP-BR-575x380.jpg]
>>
>> Laing
>>
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:29:28 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>
>>> I should also mention that I'm perfectly happy with the bar end shifters 
>>> on the Albatross.  It's just that finding a grip that works with bar end 
>>> shifters, other than channeled cork, is difficult.
>>>
>>> I've seen the photos where ESI silicone or Oury has been stretched over 
>>> the cable housing but eh... it seems a bit experimental.  
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:21:05 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>>
 Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try.  I LOVE the idea of the cork grips 
 and the shape, but they are just not working for me anymore and I need to 
 make a change. Need more squish.

 On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey Ginz,
> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and 
> really like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down 
> partially 
> with your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that 
> explains it very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently 
> running bar ends and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them 
> back. I also run ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>
>> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
>> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour 
>> Power 
>> Shifters. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE 
>>> with the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>>>
>>> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the 
>>> Albatross.  Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with 
>>> Silver bar ends, then Misha's, then back to the originals that I 
>>> channeled 
>>> myself (which is a pain)
>>>
>>> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  
>>> It might be time for a change.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about:
>>> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
>>> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>>>
>>> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
>>> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup 
>>> that 
>>> works for me?!
>>>
>>> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of 
>>> mtb bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the 
>>> Silvers on the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the 
>>> lever "up" and still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>>>
>>> Thanks for any thoughts!
>>>
>>> Ginz
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread Ginz
Laing,

Very interesting!  Maybe those Dia Compe's covered with some ESI silicone 
tape or similar.

Are they hard plastic? Soft?  

Thanks,
Ginz

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:36:04 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:

> Dia Compe makes these, for end mount reversed brake levers, but can be 
> used for shifters. I have even mounted grips over them for even more 
> diameter and cushion.
> [image: DC188-GRIP-BR-575x380.jpg]
>
> Laing
>
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:29:28 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>
>> I should also mention that I'm perfectly happy with the bar end shifters 
>> on the Albatross.  It's just that finding a grip that works with bar end 
>> shifters, other than channeled cork, is difficult.
>>
>> I've seen the photos where ESI silicone or Oury has been stretched over 
>> the cable housing but eh... it seems a bit experimental.  
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:21:05 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try.  I LOVE the idea of the cork grips 
>>> and the shape, but they are just not working for me anymore and I need to 
>>> make a change. Need more squish.
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Hey Ginz,
 I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and 
 really like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially 
 with your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that 
 explains it very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently 
 running bar ends and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them 
 back. I also run ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 

 On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:

> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
> Shifters. 
>
>
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE 
>> with the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>>
>> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the 
>> Albatross.  Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with 
>> Silver bar ends, then Misha's, then back to the originals that I 
>> channeled 
>> myself (which is a pain)
>>
>> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  
>> It might be time for a change.
>>
>> I'm thinking about:
>> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
>> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>>
>> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
>> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup 
>> that 
>> works for me?!
>>
>> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
>> bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers 
>> on 
>> the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" 
>> and 
>> still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts!
>>
>> Ginz
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread lconley
Dia Compe makes these, for end mount reversed brake levers, but can be used 
for shifters. I have even mounted grips over them for even more diameter 
and cushion.
[image: DC188-GRIP-BR-575x380.jpg]

Laing


On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:29:28 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:

> I should also mention that I'm perfectly happy with the bar end shifters 
> on the Albatross.  It's just that finding a grip that works with bar end 
> shifters, other than channeled cork, is difficult.
>
> I've seen the photos where ESI silicone or Oury has been stretched over 
> the cable housing but eh... it seems a bit experimental.  
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:21:05 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>
>> Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try.  I LOVE the idea of the cork grips 
>> and the shape, but they are just not working for me anymore and I need to 
>> make a change. Need more squish.
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Ginz,
>>> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and 
>>> really like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially 
>>> with your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that 
>>> explains it very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently 
>>> running bar ends and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them 
>>> back. I also run ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>>>
 Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
 speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
 Shifters. 



 On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
> the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>
> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the 
> Albatross.  Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with 
> Silver bar ends, then Misha's, then back to the originals that I 
> channeled 
> myself (which is a pain)
>
> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
> might be time for a change.
>
> I'm thinking about:
> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>
> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup 
> that 
> works for me?!
>
> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
> bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers 
> on 
> the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" 
> and 
> still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!
>
> Ginz
>


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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread Ginz
I should also mention that I'm perfectly happy with the bar end shifters on 
the Albatross.  It's just that finding a grip that works with bar end 
shifters, other than channeled cork, is difficult.

I've seen the photos where ESI silicone or Oury has been stretched over the 
cable housing but eh... it seems a bit experimental.  

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:21:05 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:

> Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try.  I LOVE the idea of the cork grips and 
> the shape, but they are just not working for me anymore and I need to make 
> a change. Need more squish.
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hey Ginz,
>> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and really 
>> like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially with 
>> your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that explains it 
>> very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently running bar ends 
>> and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them back. I also run 
>> ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
>>> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
>>> Shifters. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>>
 Hi Everyone,

 Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
 the thumb pods on the Albatross?  

 Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the 
 Albatross.  Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with 
 Silver bar ends, then Misha's, then back to the originals that I channeled 
 myself (which is a pain)

 The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
 might be time for a change.

 I'm thinking about:
 Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
 ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons

 I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
 similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup 
 that 
 works for me?!

 I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
 bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers 
 on 
 the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" 
 and 
 still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...

 Thanks for any thoughts!

 Ginz

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread Lance Terry
I run mine ahead of the grips closer to the brake levers. You have to play 
with the positioning. I like the look of the cork grips but also got to 
where I needed some more cush. The super chunkys work really nicely. A bit 
of a pain to get on. 

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:21:05 AM UTC-6 Ginz wrote:

> Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try.  I LOVE the idea of the cork grips and 
> the shape, but they are just not working for me anymore and I need to make 
> a change. Need more squish.
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hey Ginz,
>> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and really 
>> like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially with 
>> your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that explains it 
>> very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently running bar ends 
>> and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them back. I also run 
>> ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
>>> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
>>> Shifters. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>>
 Hi Everyone,

 Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
 the thumb pods on the Albatross?  

 Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the 
 Albatross.  Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with 
 Silver bar ends, then Misha's, then back to the originals that I channeled 
 myself (which is a pain)

 The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
 might be time for a change.

 I'm thinking about:
 Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
 ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons

 I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
 similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup 
 that 
 works for me?!

 I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
 bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers 
 on 
 the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" 
 and 
 still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...

 Thanks for any thoughts!

 Ginz

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread Ginz
Thanks, I guess I'll give it a try.  I LOVE the idea of the cork grips and 
the shape, but they are just not working for me anymore and I need to make 
a change. Need more squish.

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey Ginz,
> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and really 
> like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially with 
> your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that explains it 
> very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently running bar ends 
> and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them back. I also run 
> ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>
>> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
>> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
>> Shifters. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
>>> the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>>>
>>> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the Albatross.  
>>> Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with Silver bar ends, 
>>> then Misha's, then back to the originals that I channeled myself (which is 
>>> a pain)
>>>
>>> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
>>> might be time for a change.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about:
>>> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
>>> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>>>
>>> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
>>> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup that 
>>> works for me?!
>>>
>>> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
>>> bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers on 
>>> the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" and 
>>> still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>>>
>>> Thanks for any thoughts!
>>>
>>> Ginz
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread Ginz
Hi Garth,

I'm thinking of thumbies down by the grip.

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:04:37 AM UTC-4 lwt...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey Ginz,
> I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and really 
> like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially with 
> your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that explains it 
> very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently running bar ends 
> and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them back. I also run 
> ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>
>> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
>> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
>> Shifters. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
>>> the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>>>
>>> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the Albatross.  
>>> Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with Silver bar ends, 
>>> then Misha's, then back to the originals that I channeled myself (which is 
>>> a pain)
>>>
>>> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
>>> might be time for a change.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about:
>>> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
>>> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>>>
>>> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
>>> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup that 
>>> works for me?!
>>>
>>> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
>>> bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers on 
>>> the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" and 
>>> still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>>>
>>> Thanks for any thoughts!
>>>
>>> Ginz
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Albatross with Silver Thumbies

2022-08-29 Thread Lance Terry
Hey Ginz,
I've run albatross bars bars with the Silver 2s mounted inside and really 
like it. You end up shifting up with your thumbs and down partially with 
your finger around on the outside of the bar. Not sure if that explains it 
very well but I think you'd like it. In fact I'm currently running bar ends 
and as soon as I get some time I'm going to switch them back. I also run 
ESI super chunky's and really like the whole set up. 

On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-6 Garth wrote:

> Like this Ginz ?  I've rode with like this for some 10 years. I can't 
> speak to those shifters, only the position. Mine are ye ol' Suntour Power 
> Shifters. 
>
>
>
> On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:45:14 AM UTC-4 Ginz wrote:
>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with Silver 1 shifters mounted INSIDE with 
>> the thumb pods on the Albatross?  
>>
>> Yesterday, I think I fell out of love with cork grips on the Albatross.  
>> Over the years I've used the original channeled cork with Silver bar ends, 
>> then Misha's, then back to the originals that I channeled myself (which is 
>> a pain)
>>
>> The cork stuff is just so hard! My palms are starting to get sore.  It 
>> might be time for a change.
>>
>> I'm thinking about:
>> Silver Thumb Pods with the Silver 1s using the INSIDE mount method
>> ESI Extra Chunky or perhaps Oury Lock-Ons
>>
>> I might also try the Wave bar, but I have several other bikes set up 
>> similarly so... maybe that's just silly or maybe that's just the setup that 
>> works for me?!
>>
>> I've used Microshift thumbs and Suntour XCD mounted on the top of mtb 
>> bars.  I'm just wondering if my thumbs are strong enough for the Silvers on 
>> the Albatross mounted inside.  Can my thumbs really pull the lever "up" and 
>> still find a gear in friction mode? It seems difficult...
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts!
>>
>> Ginz
>>
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