Jtek Special Thumb Shifter Brackets for 22.2 mm Bars - Black

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NO barrel adjusters. CNC alloy brackets to convert 7/8/9/10/11 speed Shimano Ultegra/ Dura Ace bar end levers into old fashioned thumbies. NOTE>> also needs a pair of barrel adjusters from the down tube stops (our part number 24780). Complete with M5 x 45 screws and washers

Not compatible with all Microshift Bar-end shifters. These often have a lower profile than Shimano shifters and therefore the cable feed doesn’t line up
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Overall Product Rating 4.8 / 5
By Robert Paris
30 Sep 2022
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ProsWell made and good design
I was able to recycle my Shimano bar end shifters with these brackets. Very happy with my new handlebars, and the shifters that I always liked. I found that if you strip the end of your cable ( 3/8") you can screw it in the threaded hole of the bracket, solid connection.
Just the trick for converting bar end shifters!
By Brian I
23 May 2021
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsCould do with instructions supplied. Took a bit of experimenting to get them fitted.
ProsA good way to convert bar end shifters to thumb style shifters.
I bought a set of these so that I could convert my drop barred Dawes Horizon Touring bike, over to flat bars for more comfort.

To help the gear cables clear the bar bag, I added a set of v-brake noodles on the end of the recommended barrel adjusters.

Excellent in every respect.
By David Evans
22 Mar 2021
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsTop Quality, excellent value for money
Superior to more expensive alternates.
They do the job nicely
By Alex Taneus-Miller
22 Oct 2020
4 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsBit pricey in my opinion
ProsDo what they are supposed to do
I was able to use these to switch my old XTC from drop to straight bars. This solved the problem of finding compatible new shifters for my XT 9/3 gears. Sliding them on to the bars was a squeeze and I had to gently pry them open with a screwdriver. I mounted them inboard of the brake levers and on top of the bars so that I could achieve a finger and thumb shift. Instructions for which way round to fit them would have saved a bit of time.
By Anonymous
13 Oct 2019
4 / 5
I recommend this product
Fitted these under the bars but there is not enough room for my thumb so it shortens my bar length effectively. I thus mounted them on top. There is a little interference with reaching the brakes but i only need one finger so its ok. I've not tried mounting them stem side of the brake levers. They do the job and allow me to use my bar end shifters again. I didn't use thumbshifters in the early days as gripshift was what wa being sold so i always knew that the disadvantages would be new to me.
I'm sticking with the simplicity though. Didn't know if to but the microshift but these were cheaper as i had the shifters. They are metal which was a bonus as it wasn't obvious and thought they would be plastic.
Superb bit of kit
By Andy
21 Feb 2018
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsMuch less expensive than Paul Thumbies!
Brilliant. Not cheap, but worth every penny. I have these on Jones Loop bars, mounted under bar with Shimano Ultegra shifters in friction mode, swapped left to right to enable the under bar mount. This leaves the top of the bars clear to make best use of all the hand positions available with the Jones bars. Also hides the less attractive screw head!
By Anatoliy
03 Oct 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Thank you for your attention to my order. The received goods completely satisfy me. Your shop works quickly and operatively. I hope for future cooperation.
Practical Kit
By Tom
08 Mar 2017
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsExpensive(but then I am tight)
ProsSimple to fit. Appearance.
Simple to assemble. Utilised my TT bike bar end shifters as surplus to requirements. Made conversion of drop bars to flat bars on my winter bike simple.
Nice Kit
By stewart
22 Oct 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsI also think a bigger screw head would look nicer
Prosgood fit,
Perfect for my recumbent bike.( Challenge fujin sl 11) Original bar ends stuck in my legs when turning,up on the handle bars now, and easy to use.
Good Kit
By Tony
26 Sep 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNo instructions supplied
ProsPerformance
Solidly made and a good fit on the bars. Instructions would have saved a few minutes faffing!
Good Alternative To Paul Thumbies
By Anonymous
06 Aug 2012
4 / 5
I recommend this product
Consbigger screw head like the original Shimano srew
Prosperformance
just as already written:
these are perfect! think they`re not as high as the original paul thumbies. makes the bar bar look even cooler. great value. works with 10spd dura ace as well.
Retro Style Shifters.
By Paul,Derbys 19/4/12
19 Apr 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
ConsNone
ProsNone
Where would we be without parts like these.Put Shimano 105 8spd D/T shifters on them for mtb light weight tourer build.Perfect.Light and Sturdy part at a very good price that looks the business when assembled.
Great
By Peter
30 Oct 2010
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Work Perfectly, solid and easy install - highly recommend
Yeah!
By Anonymous
15 Oct 2010
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Consslightly bigger screw head would make it more beautiful
Prosprice, fitting, performance
these are perfect! think they`re not as high as the original paul thumbies. makes the bar bar look even cooler. great value. works with 10spd dura ace as well.
Questions & Answers (17)
Compatibility with microshift?
By
21 Apr 2021
I have a Microshift BS-No8 shifter for a shimano nexus hub, will these be the right size or does the cable not line up?
Thank you for your enquiry, no sorry will not work with Microshift shifters.

WD 21/04/21
For d/t shifters?
By
28 Feb 2021
One answer says bar ends only, another says also ok for d/t versions. Which is right please?
It totally depends on the exact shifter in question due to differences in profile and cable routing- We have only tested them with the Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS77 levers.

JK 01.03.21
Can I use this with the Sturmey Archer bar ends
By
01 Nov 2020
Hi,
I have bar ends sturmey archer 3x5 (HSJ960 SLS50 5speed and S3X ) and I would like to mount them on thumb shifters
Would it work with these
thank you
Hello, I'm afraid these items are not compatible with each other due to issues with cable routing and pull direction.

JK 02.11.20
Can these be used with a 25.5 mm bar
By
17 May 2020
I know they day 22mm but wondering if there's much room for adjustable
No way these would fit anything bigger than 22.2mm.

Thanks - 18/05/20
Can I use this with Shimano SL-7900 "Down tube" shifters?
By
27 Jan 2020
Hi again. Thank for Your reply.
Just to be sure. My Shimano SL-7900 are "Down tube" shifters and not "Bar end" shifters. The "Down tube" version is a little longer and not angled like the "Bar end" version.
Will it work?
Hi, if you have bar space the length will not be an issue. The raised square on the bracket is at an angle so that the cranked bar end shifters are parallel to the bars in a middle gear choice, your shifters will be in a slightly different position. Other than that they should be fine. Thanks 29/01/2020
Can i use this with Shimano SL-7900 10x2 speed shifters?
By
26 Jan 2020
I would like to move my down shifters up to the handle bar. Can i use this with my Shimano SL-7900 10x2 speed index down tube shifters?
Will it compromise the index shifting?
Kind regards
Niels
Hi
Thank you for your enquiry. Using these brackets with your shifters will find & shouldn't affect the index shifting at all, we've sold a complete set including the Dura-Ace shifters for some time with no issues.
Kind Regards. 27/01/20
Can I use with Shimano 105 8spd Down tube shifters ?
By
01 Dec 2019
Quote Retro Style Shifters.
By Paul,Derbys 19/4/12
19 Apr 2012
5 / 5
I recommend this product
Cons
None
Pros
None
Where would we be without parts like these.Put Shimano 105 8spd D/T shifters on them for mtb light weight tourer build.Perfect.Light and Sturdy part at a very good price that looks the business when assembled.”

On the assumption that D/T stands for Down Tube, apparently they worked with Paul D/T shifters.
Unexpected compatibility ?
Can you confirm ?
Yes, these are designed to except a downtube shifter.

Thanks - 03/12/19
Will these work with Suntour XC Pro thumb shifters?
By
25 Oct 2018
Please disregard my previous question. I want to use these with XC Pro thumbshifters, not bar end shifters. Thanks!
Hi there,

These should work absolutely fine, however as we have never tried this we cannot say for certain im afraid.

Thanks. 25/10/18
SJS Cycles part number : 21014
By
11 May 2018
Would these work with the Dia Compe Bar end shifters?
Hi there,

As far as we can tell, these will not work with Dia Compe shifters.

Thanks
Are they compatible with 10 speed MTB microshift bar ends?
By
27 Apr 2018
Hi

I have a pair of 10 speed microshift MTB shifters, mounted on my drop-bar bike. I am thinking to convert to flat or alternative bars. Looking for a cheaper alternative to the paul thumbies (art. 43349) I found this product. In the description you say that they are not compatible with all the microshift bar ends. Can they be used with the ones I have?

Thanks.
Hi there,

We do not think these would work with your current shifters, the Paul ones would, but as you say, they command a higher price.

Thanks
Can you use shimano barrel adjusters with these?
By
22 Jul 2017
Hi
These appear to be threaded for barrel adjusters. Ih they are will the barrel adjusters from Shimano down tube cable stops fit?
Hello,

The barrel adjusters from the down tube cable stops will fit.

Thanks.
Jtek Special Thumb Shifter Brackets
By
15 May 2017
Hi, may i know this Jtek Special Thumb Shifter Brackets come with Cable Adjusters too? if no which Cable Adjusters i need? Thank You
Hi,

They don't come with cable adjusters so we recommend the Jagwire Rocket II adjusters which are SJSC part number 24780.

Thanks.
Will This Fit On The Profile Design Airwing Os Towards The Bar Ends?
By
21 Apr 2017
Hi, . I would to mount Shimano Bs79 bar ends shifter as thumbies at the ends of the bar next to some bar end brake lever. Would the product fit near the end of those bars?

Thanks.
Hi,

Unfortunately not, these thumb shifter brackets are designed for handlebars that are 22.2mm in diameter, unlike those Profile Design bars which use a diameter of 23.8mm.

Thanks.
1940S Cyclo Ballend Barcons To Thumbshifters
By
10 Aug 2016
I was thinking of buying some old CYCLO-brand ballend barcon shifters from the 40s. Would these shifters that I am describing, http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?id=f54d2f2b-aa67-4741-824f-bd0e5b1dfef7, work with these thumbshifter mounts? Otherwise, how could custom mounts be rigged up? Thank you.
Hi, unfortunately these brackets will not work with the shifters that you are looking at on the link. The brackets have been designed for usage with modern Shimano bar end shifters. Regards
I Have Diacompe Downtube Shifters, Will They Fit On These Brackets ?
By
22 Nov 2015
I haveDiaCompe BrazeOn Down Tube Shifters (Power Ratchet Friction Control), SJS part 21015
Will they fit on these brackets ?
Thanks.
Hi,

I'm afraid these thumb shifter brackets are only designed to be used with bar end shifters and are not compatible with down tube shifters.

Thanks.
Will They Work With Shimano Dura Ace Tt 2X10 Shifters?
By
06 Nov 2014
Dura Ace TT bar end shifters 2 x10 speed, it states that it works with 9 speed, but 10 is needed.
Hi,

These thumb shifter brackets are fine for use with Dura Ace bar end shifters even in 10spd, we already make a set up ourselves (SJSC part 21857). In answer to the other question you left, the price is for a pair.

Thanks.
Will The Below Product Work With 6 Speed
By
03 Apr 2014
I've a pair of 600 6 speed shifters, will i be able to use these adapters?

SJSC Special Thumb Shifter Brackets for 22.2 mm Bars

kind regards
Hi,

These thumb brackets can be used with any Shimano style bar end levers, I doesn't matter what speed they are. They cannot be used with down tube shifters though.

Thanks.