[RBW] Re: Bar end shifter pod question

2011-05-22 Thread Minh
Eric, The one thing i think can mess you up is whether the shimano shifters will mount on to the bar-pods. Are there any special washers/fittings when you mount them to the downtube? The bar-pods don't work with shifters that require special fittings, for example i have an old pair of shimano dt

[RBW] Re: Bar end shifter pod question

2011-05-22 Thread MichaelH
I can't think of any reason the shifter should be affected. The "pod" consists of an insert to which a post get attached. The shifter mounts on the post, just as it is on a down tube. I'll bet someone at Riv has tried this combo, so you can call and ask when you order them. michael On May 21, 1

[RBW] Re: bar-end shifter pod question

2010-07-08 Thread William
The only thing spring-clip like on bar end shifter pods is the round spring clip thing that holds the three wedge pieces together that are the working surface that anchors the thing to the inside of your handlebar. If those spring clippy things are there, then that mystery item is not something yo