Wanted: Conversion kit for downtube shifters to integrted brake lever shifters

GlennaMaddy · 03-03-2011 12:56pm #1

I'm looking for a conversion kit for downtube shifters to integrated brake lever shifters, if you have a kit or know where I can get one, please let me know.

Tonyandthewhale · 03-03-2011 2:26pm

Conversion kit? There's no such thing as far as I know. All you need is a set of sti brifters, maybe some cable stops and depending on what kind of set up you have already, maybe new derailleur's and a new casette/chain.

If by a conversion kit you mean a set of shifters you might want to specify what kind and how many gears you want?

glens2sea · 03-03-2011 2:52pm

I have a few pairs of take off levers which I am about to Ebay, I assume we are talking about the same levers, in that you can change downtube or bar end levers to brake mounted as in STI/Ergo style levers, can post pics later on if you want.

gerrybmw · 03-03-2011 3:11pm

As already posted - I expect that all you need is a set of cable stops. These attach to the down tube (to the gear lever bosses) of your frame where your gear levers are currently attached.

If this is what you need, I can check to see if I have a set at home.

glens2sea · 03-03-2011 4:15pm

takeoffs.jpg These are what I am speaking off.

GlennaMaddy · 03-03-2011 5:08pm

I bought s/h Ultegra STI's levers a few weeks ago, I need those 'things' that stop the cable at the downtube braze-ons, cable stops as you say? (see attached)

glens2sea · 03-03-2011 5:34pm

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/bas_7800.html?action=currency&id=GBP

Something like this then is what you need

or these might work

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=48659

gerrybmw · 03-03-2011 6:21pm

GlennaMaddy - you should buy the set from chainreactioncycles. I have never seen a set for as little as that.

Wanted: Conversion kit for downtube shifters to integrted brake lever shifters

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