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Can I Use a Shimano Front Derailleur With SRAM Shifters? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can I Use a Shimano Front Derailleur With SRAM Shifters? (simple answer)

Condensed Answer: In general, it's possible to combine a Shimano front derailleur with a SRAM shifter because both brands use extremely close cable pull ratios for the front mech. That…

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Bar-End Shifters vs. STI Brifters

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Read more about the article Bar-End Shifters vs. STI Brifters

This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of bar-end shifters and brifters (e.g., STI) in relation to one another. Definitions: Bar-end shifters – lever shifters attaching to the ends of…

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Can You Convert Downtube Shifters to STI?

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Read more about the article Can You Convert Downtube Shifters to STI?

Condensed answer: It's possible to convert a bike with downtube shifters to STI brake-shifters, but the needed parts could make the conversion too expensive. The Components Needed For The Conversion…

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Why Do So Many Touring Bikes Use Bar End Shifters? (it’s not just about looks)

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Read more about the article Why Do So Many Touring Bikes Use Bar End Shifters? (it’s not just about looks)

As newcomers get into touring, they begin to witness traits clearly differentiating touring bicycles from the rest of the cycling categories. One of the biggest differences is that the touring…

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