For what it's worth, I use bar-end Silver Shifters and get the front-derailleur-rubbing-issue when out of the saddle climbing on my Atlantis. I can look down and watch the frame flex as I do this if it's a very steep hill. Sometimes I'll remember to pre-adjust the shifter lever before I begin a climb to keep things quieter on ascent. I'm 6'1" and weigh 185.
Cheers! lyle > On Monday, July 2, 2012 11:24:10 AM UTC-4, Mike wrote: >> >> So I've been using Silver shifters for a few years now and overall like >> them a lot with one exception. When I mount them on the DT on my 63cm >> Hilsen or 63cm randonneuring bike, the front shifter slips when standing on >> the pedals during a hard effort such as going over rollers causing the FD >> cage to rub on the chain. This was exceptionally annoying last week during >> the Cascade 1200k. >> >> I've had the problem to a lesser degree when the shifters are mounted on >> the BE. >> >> The shifter and cable are mounted correctly. This is an issue that has >> persisted even when the shifters were installed by a knowledgeable >> mechanic. And yes, the shifter is tightened down on the braze-on. >> >> I'm considering giving Shimano Dura Ace 9spd DT shifters a try. For folks >> using them, any issues? I've looked for 8spd Dura Ace shifters, which I'd >> prefer, but Shimano does not seem to be making them anymore. I may just go >> with 9spd and run the rear shifter in friction mode as my current >> drivetrain is 8spd. >> >> I'm thinking that this might just be an issue due to the size of my frame >> and my weight--185lb. I'd be curious what others' experiences have been >> with the Shimano shifters. >> >> Oh, and if anyone has a pair of Dura Ace 8spd shifters for sale, let me >> know. >> >> Thanks, >> mike >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NLwDIGrqox0J. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
