Just wanted to check in. I've been using the SIlver 1 shifters as bar ends
for a while. Overall, things were good, but I did have some ghost shifting
under torque and something just seemed less than precise. For the record,
I've been using my Ultegra 6500 RD with a hanger extender to get up to
With the Shimano's I find I often shift with the lever between my pinkie
and ring finger. Almost effortless and one of those things one does
without thinking.
On Friday, September 30, 2022 at 3:14:15 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I can't comment on the Shimano comparison but I've used
I can't comment on the Shimano comparison but I've used Silver1 and 2 as
bar-ends and liked that long blade better. The way you can drop your whole
hand and pull up on the ratcheting direction with your two rear fingers
(pinkie and the other one) can't be beat for friction shifting.
On
Adding to Ben's comments. I've been running Shimano Dura-Ace 9-speed bar
ends on my bikes for awhile, in friction mode. Recently wanted to see
what, if any, difference Silver2 shifter would be. So last week I
purchased one Silver2 lever for the rear to try on one bike. Yes, had to
use my
Since I didn't REALLY want to mangle the pods, I decided to dremed the
square centered washer spacers. A few minutes carefullt carving on each and
I got the stopper washers to fit over the indexing alignment bump.
Here's hoping for the best on my ride this evening.
I really live in a charmed
The half-round function is to locate the indexing function of the indexing
shifters correctly. Not strictly necessary, but it makes it impossible to
install an indexing shifter incorrectly - idiot proofing. It is easily
removed with a file or Dremel to allow silver or Dia-Compe friction
More shifter nerd talk!
Attemped to mount the silver shifter onto the shimano pod this morning and
ran into a snag. Many of you probably know this, but if not, here's the
deal.
Here's a photo of the Shimano Pod. Thanks Park Tool!
I am with you Ben! First 20+ mile ride with the Silver thumbie rear. Shifting
is buttery smooth - love it! It is so responsive & precise feeling.
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> On Sep 19, 2022, at 5:57 PM, Ben Adrian wrote:
>
> Pointless updates because I just like talking bikes.
>
> Ever since I
It all depends on how much reaching you can live with. DT is simpler, more
direct and IMHO looks great, but I got no patience for reaching to the
downtube to shift. Bar shifting for me!*
*This also depends on how often you shift. I have physical issues that
require me to shift a lot in my
Pointless updates because I just like talking bikes.
Ever since I rerouted my cables, my performance has been very good.
However, I've never tried any of the Suntour/Silver ratchet shifters and
I've always been curious. I found a used set here so I grabbed them. I
gently removed my rear
I've always run 10sp Campy brifters with a Shimano 8sp cassette on my San
Marcos. No funky cable trickery required, you just set them up like normal
and end up with 7 functional clicks using any standard Shimano derailleur.
I think it's far-and-away the most riv-ish option for brifters if you
While I get everyone trying to sell on you new parts and all Ben but it
seems it's a cable routing issue. Why not call Riv and ask someone there as
they've seen countless setups applicable to yours if you're not sure how to
do a "super long" cable run ? For that matter, the simplicity and
On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:02:35 AM UTC-7 shopmonkey 39 wrote:
> Here's some ideas based on personal experience as I have barends on a
> handful of bikes. First idea since you are already there, would be to turn
> your indexing off on your shifters. I have this on a bike and it works
>
I had never heard of Gevenalle before but those shifters look awesome. If I
ever run drop bars again (maybe a Stargazer?) I would absolutely give those a
try. Thanks for the suggestion.
Jay Lonner
Bellingham, WA
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> On Aug 29, 2022, at 10:02 AM, shopmonkey 39 wrote:
>
Here's some ideas based on personal experience as I have barends on a
handful of bikes. First idea since you are already there, would be to turn
your indexing off on your shifters. I have this on a bike and it works
great in friction mode.
Second idea. If you are open to other models of
Maybe shifter itself or cable interfacing with shifter is jacked?Both front and
rear?Plenty of bikes out there running smooth with cables running along bar
bends.That's frustrating. Hope you find source.You've started process of
elimination. I'd continue that path...Good luck!Scott
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Scene report!
To the Riv out for an urban cruise today. Shifting was still terrible. I
did some tests while riding where I just leaned over and pulled on the
shifting cables between the stops and the bottom bracket. The shifting was
really smooth. So it must be the cable going through the
Having ridden for years with a front handlebar bag, I guess I'm just used
to pushing the cables from the bar end shifters one way or the other to
mount or unmount the bag. That said, I now run my Atlantis with a DT front
shifter and bar end rear shifter for two reasons unrelated to cable/bag
I love the look and direct connection of dt shifters but only on other
people's bikes. If it's not on the bar I ain't shifting it!
On Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 2:44:26 PM UTC-7 bunny...@gmail.com wrote:
> I love all the replies and knowledge here. It's pretty fun.
>
> I did a little test. I
I love all the replies and knowledge here. It's pretty fun.
I did a little test. I put my RD in the biggest cog. I then shifted all the
way down to the smallest cog without pedaling to put slack in the cable.
Then I pulled the cable tight at the downtube. Then I shifted back up to
the biggest
Ben: I will add my 2 cents: we are big bar-end fans - they are on the bikes
that have drop handlebars. We only go friction - not indexed, so YMMV. We
use front racks and Wald baskets, and yes, depending upon your specific
setup, the pair of long "U" cable and cable housing can get in the way.
I should add my bias here: I love bar-ends on drops, the drop-down from the
hoods to push/pull a shifter is all that and a bag of chips. But if you're
into brifters and want to spend the cash, go for it!
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10:43:21 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Did you do the
Did you do the super-long cables thing? You should be able to have them
come straight forward from the bottom run of the bars, then loop back under
the basket. Picture two cables looping out pretty far forward; I've tried
the "keep em short and out of the way" version and it doesn't work, I
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