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exbmxer
Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 76 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 7:12 pm Post subject: straight bar setup on my 'cross bike |
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So, I ride my 10-year old 'cross bike pretty casually around Poughkeepsie, never more than 20 miles or so at a time, often hopping up curbs and down short flights of steps. Once in a while I take it on the carriage roads at Mohonk/Minnewaska. So, I bought a straight bar and a bit longer stem for it at the swap, thinking it would make a it a little more suitable and fun for the kind of riding I do.
Now, I'm looking for mtb-style shifters and brake levers. I've got Shimano 109s, so from what I've read the LX shifters should work with my derailleurs. However, I've only got two rings in the front, and the front shifter is a 3-speed. I've read on different forums that this can be done without too much hassle. Anyone done it? Or, I was also thinking about maybe getting the Deore brake/shift lever set. Guessing that will work, too. Any opinions? |
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Kevin
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Set your front derailleur limit screw so it won't swing into the low gear, and you'll be all set to run a double with a triple shifter with no problem; easy peasy. |
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Kevin
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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And, if you end up liking the setup and aren't going to use your old road shifters/bar anymore, drop me a line.
Good luck! |
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