I'm currently in the process of converting an old Raleigh Comp ('83) from friction to index shifting, and I've reached an impasse. Bar-end shifters will be the way to go, but I'm not particularly in love with the looks of most bar-end shifter arrangements (plus, I need either a 7-speed or 8-speed shifter for the rear cassette). I was thinking of getting a set of Jagwire Barcon 2.0 adapters, but here's my question: Are they meant for converting downtube shifters for use in a bar-end setup, or are they just for lightening current bar-end shifters by replacing the mounts with lighter-weight materials?
I'd love to use them, what with the gold and all..but I'd hate to find out they're useless to me. Anyone out there have any experience with them?
I'd love to use them, what with the gold and all..but I'd hate to find out they're useless to me. Anyone out there have any experience with them?
