Hi all,
Has anyone any advice on problems using a handle bar bag with sti levers.
Probably going down the Vivente World Randoneer track and wanting to make an informed decision on which
configuration,
Many thanks,
Handle bar bags and Sti levers
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Re: Handle bar bags and Sti levers
Postby il padrone » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:46 pm
If you're worried about your Shimano STi cables conflicting with the handlebar bag, try this solution (use V-brake noodles)
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Re: Handle bar bags and Sti levers
Postby Blakeylonger » Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:51 pm
Or just use sram. Or campy. Or 105 and above shimano levers made in the last few years.
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Re: Handle bar bags and Sti levers
Postby RonK » Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:53 pm
It's not much of a problem. The VWR is an excellent choice, and there is the option of having it with trekking bars. I don't have a problem mounting a medium Ortlieb Utlimate 5 using a Rixen Kaul mount with an extender.
I tried using v-brake noodles, but they didn't improve the shifting at all, or the clearance much.
So I just lengthened the cables a little and routed them through the RK mount. And installed the barrel adjusters.
I tried using v-brake noodles, but they didn't improve the shifting at all, or the clearance much.
So I just lengthened the cables a little and routed them through the RK mount. And installed the barrel adjusters.
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Re: Handle bar bags and Sti levers
Postby durianrider » Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:52 pm
I use sram red and shimano 9000 so no cables flapping around. Pretty hard to find a new bike these days over 1500$ with cables sticking out.
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Re: Handle bar bags and Sti levers
Postby benj » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:18 pm
i toured around with a carradice camper as a handlebar bag with campy levers, i didnt really have any problems with shifting unless i put too much stuff in the side pockets.
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Re: Handle bar bags and Sti levers
Postby singlespeedscott » Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:33 pm
As the others have said your only real choice is an upgrade to 10 speed Shimano, SRAM or any Campagnolo drivetrain. It's sounds expensive to me. I think the easiest option is to convert to standard brake levers and bar end shifters. You certainly don't need STi shifting on tour.
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