Is it long enough to do a proper figure 8 loop around the shifter and not stop halfway up the bar top?
1394405
No. But you don't need to do 8 as it comes with 2 small pieces of cork to apply on shifters. Works out perfectly.
1394406
Yes Allen, it is long enough to make the figure 8, unless the bike handle is unusually big.
291032
Yes, there are bolts on both sides that are used to secure the Shifter assembly. So it could be switched.D
1208394
as long as the side of the shifter pole is flat not round it will fit and it's made of hard plastic and metal
650208
I didn't drive another brand long enough to know about how the two compared. The shifter I had engaged/disengaged the two front wheels from swiveling independently in place (what you need to turn around in a tight spot) and then engaged them to steer with the handlebars.
1569292
this should do the trick: SHIFTER MOUNT OR8 DOWNTUBE ADPTR 31.8/28.6 BKand there is a number of more classically styled one, just search for "downtube shifter clamp on bosses"
1200960
That doesn't mean the shifter is bad. If you hold the cable end tight and can shift through all three gears, you just need to adjust the cable
40910
I bought a new handle bar at the same time as shifter, everything fit O.K. It also fit my old handle bar, but had to replace the old handle bar because it was badly bent from a tornado.
890246
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
670895
I don't know. What you can do is take off the shifter knob and check if the button is straight up. If it is then it will work. Usually they customize the inside of the knob so you can push in the button on the side or front.
1569289
this should do the trick: http://www.amazon.com/Origin8-DownTube-Shifter-Adapter-28-6mm/dp/B007Q4NKN2/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1383762644&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=downtube+clamp-on+bosses and there is a number of more classically styled one, just search for "downtube shifter clamp on bosses"
835055
I called the factory. They eliminated the 3/8 drive (model now ends with an "a") and went to a cast design for more strength. The problem they addressed is the gorillas out there overtorqueing, which would break out the 3/8" drive part. If people would learn to use a torque wrench, this wouldn't be a problem. As an engineer, I can say they did the right thing. While a little more inconvenient, it more importantly also won't break.
815500
depend with handlebar, have you a 1" or 7/8" bar? this one is that you need!!
934938
It's possible but I don't advise it. To do that would mean readjusting the shift cable anytime you adjust the chain tension or if you remove the wheel to fix a flat. It's likely that after you've adjusted the chain tension enough you'll have run out of gear cable adjustment and you would then have to either relocate the cable stop or the position of the fixing bolt unit at the end of the shift cable. I looked at that on several of the bikes I've done and it just didn't work well.
136580
I'm using the barend shifters with my old 8 speed alivio rear and front derailleurs with 9 speed cassette, there won't be any issue if you are going to use 9-speed all the way, cassette, rear and front Derailleurs
1335526
No as someone else commntted...but u can adjust that with a hex tip screwdriver...usually a half turn is enough to losen vor tighten it
2010066
Might fit - but remember to make sure you do an idle learn procedure or make sure it is within range (use an ohm meter). If you are having problems with the shifter interlock check your brake switch under the pedal.
1339454
Yes, I put a pair of Shimano Ultegra bar end shifters in like a charm. Just take the plastic caps off.