Condensed Answer: An Ultegra R8000 rear derailleur can be combined with 6800 shifters because all of the components are designed for 11-speed road bikes. Consequently, the rear derailleur has the…
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…
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…
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…
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…