Re: Bar End Question

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM, Mark Boyd <[email protected]> wrote:

> I use friction, even on my two bikes with Shimano barcons where I
> could use indexing. It is quieter and easier to shift  with friction
> and I don't have to futz around with precise adjustment of the cable.
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>              Mark
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> On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM, . dkoloko <[email protected]> wrote:
> > For 9-speeds, recommend friction or indexing bar end shifters?
> >
> > Demetri
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> While I appreciate previous responders, they seemed to ask why consider
friction when you can have indexing? Above answers. Follow-up question: if
go friction, just as well buy friction only bar end shifters?

Demetri