Tim- *Regarding cable loops*: there are several ways to run the shift cables with bar-end shifters.
You can have the cables run in separate loops that stick out in front of the head tube, with partial wrap or even no wrap at all. These big loops put the least friction on the shift cable, but they can get in the way of a bag on top of the front wheel. Or, you can wrap the cables under the tape up to the top of the bars, and then have them exit and loop down do the cable stops on the down tube. This method puts a couple more bends in the housing (possibly adding friction) but keeps the cables out of the way of bags in front. *Regarding brifters on Randonneur (or other flared bars)*: I find that the flare of the bar actually makes it EASIER to operate the shift paddle on brifters. My wrists hurt less because the angle is less severe. I've used old Shimano, old Campy, and new SRAM brifters on Nitto Randonneur B135s and Salsa Cowchipper bars without issues. *Regarding 10 speeds with friction bar-ends*: I've successfully shifted a 9-speed cassette with Silver shifters, it wasn't that tricky. Move the lever until the chain moves, then stop. Friction allows you to fine-tune the derailer trim easily. That said, when I changed my Riv over to a 10-speed cassette, I changed the right bar-end out for a 10-speed indexed Shimano BS79 shifter. I really like the crisp, exact index action, and it only takes a turn or two on the cable adjustment barrel once a year or so to keep the indexing tuned perfectly. I found that I liked the indexed bar-end so much that I switched the 9-speed bar-end on my vintage Schwinn KOM over from "friction" to "SIS". Caveat: if you want a 10-speed bar-end that can do both friction and indexed, you need to use the last-generation BS78 shifter. The current-generation BS79 shifter looks the same but has no friction option. *Regarding your bike choice*: I'm #225 and very happy with my Roadeo (I picked up a used 2010 frame from a listmember this winter). It rides great and is not noodly. But, the Roadeo is my 5th bike and is my least-ridden, because I've set it up without racks, bags, or fenders. My Riv Road Standard has a slightly heavier-gauge frame (753 vs TT OX Platinum), and is probably more similar to an AHH than a Roadeo. I ride my Riv Road Standard a lot, and it has fenders, a front mini-rack with a rando bag for commuting and short trips, and a Nitto R20 rack for when I tour. I think the AHH or Sam H would be a great choice for your described use. I like John's suggestion of a second wheelset if you only have one bike. Cheers, Tim On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 11:57 PM, Tim Butterfield <[email protected]> wrote: > Doug, > > Security is somewhat of a worry. The bike is just outside of our RV door > and our German Shepherd barks at most things that move around us. Noisy > gravel provides some alert for movement outside. There is a covered cabana > with a picnic table in it. A Topeak cover is over the bike and it is cable > locked through the frame to a cabana corner post. The bottom of the wheels > show, but not much else. For a Riv, I would upgrade to a U-Lock through a > padded chain through the frame and a set of Pitlocks. > > I was reading some of the product descriptions and comments on Riv for the > shifters. Though not official supported in the product description, the > comments indicate some have managed to get them working with 10 speeds. If > I decide to go that route, I would have to ask Riv if they would build it > that way. > > Thanks. > > Tim > > On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 9:50 PM, dougP <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Tim: >> >> How secure is your RV park? I would hesitate to lock any bike outside >> like that unless it's well hidden & secure. >> >> As to shifters, DTs do look clean & classy, & bar ends are nice too. You >> may ponder your desire for an eleventh gear. 9 or 10 may be enough, and >> opens up your choices in shifters. 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