Dia-Compe Bar End Shifters - Power Ratchet Friction Control

Although this is a friction shift shifter. It does not have the pull capacity for modern shimano Shadow RD 10 Speed. I have tested it on an XT mech (T8000) for the last 4 months. No matter how it is tuned, it can only cover 9 out of the 10 gears. A pity as it looks nice but I’m going to have to replace it.

I recommend this product

Perfect, friction only, bar end shifters. Easy to fit, easy to set up, easy to use - especially as you can trim the either mech in tiny increments because there is no indexing. Used to replace Shimano bar ends when the tiny little indexing spring broke when I swapped bars.

I recommend this product

Used to move old tube mounted friction shifters up to my handlebars. Can be used with a range of gears as they are not indexed (I'm using them with an 8speed). Nothing complicated about installing them and used standard length cable. Seem well made and should last.

I recommend this product

These were to be used on a new Time Trial bike I was putting together. As I was running Camagnolo gears with a shimano wheel and sprcokets, the friction control was ideal for shifting gears.

They come without cables, so be aware that you will need an extra long rear cable. They fitted well although a bit fiddly to get lined up. Worked well with a smooth change and given time and experience probably as good as indexing. At half the price of Campag good value.