Hey all, thought I'd share pictures from the conversion of the discussed 10 speed bar-end shifters for use as downtube shifters. No tools are required.
First up, here's what you get out of the box:
- inner cables (and housings)
- (downtube cable stops)
- left and right shifter assemblies
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As noted previously, the rubber grips are removable. I suggest removing them while the bar-end plugs are still attached. There will just be more to grip onto. The rubber grips are held in place with glue but slide off without too much trouble.
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Once the grips are off, you will see that these are basically earlier era downtube shifters.
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Removing the bar-end plug is simply a matter of undoing the outermost screw.
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Set aside the bar-end plug and the coupling (that resembles the downtube shifter boss). Retain the larger copper-colored disc and the 2 smaller washers. If the downtube shifter bosses have been painted over, you will need to remove the paint otherwise the shift levers will not go on fully.
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Ensure proper stack-up of the shifter assembly, and take note of the lever orientation relative to the keyed mounting base.
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Once the lever assembly is fitted to the frame, the outermost set screw compresses the assembly together. The left/front shifter is similar but with less parts to work with.
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Please excuse any part name slip-ups. I will follow up with more pictures once I finish the rest of the assembly, i.e. cables, and derailleurs.
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