Nice setup. I think I remember someone using 31.8mm front derailleur clamps to mount mtb shifters.
@user-rr6ch6ec6p
Жыл бұрын
I think a tried and tested combination for many years on drop bar bikes is a triple chainset with bar end shifters. Friction or indexed they work well. Not sure if the bar flare I can see on the video is outward or still parallel to top tube, if so then no issue in positioning. This still gives freedom of bike lever choice too. Several british touring bikes were very successful in using this setup. It just works well and is very flexible in component choices. Fairly low cost too.
@tonyhawkins1258
Жыл бұрын
You are not an oddball you are just well informed and can see that we are being sold short by the industry again!
@scottatkins8381
Жыл бұрын
Love to see that you made a video on this! Thanks Jeremy!
@Henrywildeberry
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I hope it's helpful. Not all handlebars are the same and there is still some tweaking to make these better, but it works for now.
@jptrainor
3 ай бұрын
Shimano road and mountain shifters and rear derailleurs are compatible below 9 speed. Front road shifters are not compatible with front mountain derailleurs. In my case it was cheaper to get a new road front derailleur to put in my mountain bike conversation with microshift road shifters. The shiftmate gizmos are expensive unfortunately.
@billwinnenberg2003
Жыл бұрын
Been using the Paul adapter that allows you to mount your rear mtb shifter on a drop bar now for a few years. Use it on a Flaanimal with a 1x. Love it…
@recyclespinning9839
Жыл бұрын
I might want to do a drop bar conversion on my 90s mountain bike, making it a touring machine . This makes it able to use the existing shifter. I'd just need the brake levers and drop bars. Thanks for tip .
@racer-vl5cj
Жыл бұрын
Wolf Tooth make some that fit Shimano 11 speed shifters for 31.8 diameter bars. Works well for a 2X setup with drop bars.
@cobykluth1878
Жыл бұрын
Hw: wanna see mtb shifters on drops? Me: Who wouldn't?😂
@sagehiker
Жыл бұрын
Love the layout of the friction shifters and you are not entirely the Lone Ranger on MTB 3X that can eat up long distance and grind up the the mountains. I am putting VO Crazy Bars on a tour frame hybrid originally 3x7 and going friction shifting. Rando rack up front. 97 Scott Santa Cruz that will take 42 700c with future fenders. 47-49 mm bare, so it was a bit ahead of its time.
@ericpmoss
Жыл бұрын
I want quality guidonnet brake levers and pursuit bars like the old Mavic cow horns. My joints just don’t like typical MTB bars. I also wish I could get the old Mavic butterfly MTB shifters in 9-12 speed. Those were the best things ever.
@kleacapili3799
2 ай бұрын
Well thank you for this video or like idea since lever shifters are so damn expensive hahaha. Gonna do this with my rb right now.
@hope2someday691
10 ай бұрын
After a major knee injury I am no longer able to stand and pedal. A triple is my friend when riding in mountainous regions. I still managed a 12,000 mile year being seat bound (12,186). A triple made it possible.
@Henrywildeberry
10 ай бұрын
Nice work! Many professional cyclists rarely hit that mark.
@dougpeterson3356
Жыл бұрын
Two videos from the same spot. Good use of time.
@Henrywildeberry
Жыл бұрын
Efficiency is our top priority here at the HWB Studios.
@JordiMoll
9 ай бұрын
I have the same set Up. If It works for you it's ok. Forget the mainstream marketing and the people. ⭐
@IamMathenge
2 ай бұрын
i have a bike extry like that one, an orange giant, 2.125 by 26
@jamesfiegel9675
Жыл бұрын
Ms Cool is looking younger all that good biking is the fountain of Youth :)
@CudderMC
11 ай бұрын
very cool build!
@Henrywildeberry
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@StayZero556
11 ай бұрын
You’re not that odd, I run a 3x on my gravel bike. I went with MicroShift for my particular setup, though.
@dctruckguy
Жыл бұрын
I run 1x9 boxtwo drivetrain. They sell those clamps also.
@haemstah
Жыл бұрын
Dixna Cross Bandy 2 has a good 31.8 section.
@merwenbenakil7537
9 ай бұрын
Hey, nice set up… I have an internal gear hub Shimano Nexus 8 gears touring bike with flat bar and I want to convert it to drop bar but my concern is the shifter , any tips to share on that way? Maybe on a video …thanks in advance and hello to Mrs Cool ..
@Barry101er
Жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@theramatube
9 ай бұрын
Exactly what I need. I'm not really into drop bars, but highly into bullhorns instead. Can you tell me what specific type of SRAM shifter you're using? Thanks for the video!
@Henrywildeberry
9 ай бұрын
SRAM XO with removable bar clamps (9-speed).
@theramatube
9 ай бұрын
@@Henrywildeberrythanks man. Does it work with Shimano Altus 9 speed rear derailleur?
@docthecountryvet6260
Жыл бұрын
Ms. Cools makes the vid!
@davidsaxby5400
Жыл бұрын
Until you panned out I thought you had a park tool stand with you. Then it’s a water pipe or something similar in park tool blue 🤣
@hugogamelas
11 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the video, Im in the process of doing a similar conversion on a old road bike, can you drop a link for the shifters? Im not sure which of sram triggers have replaceable clamps, in order to use with a 31.8 clamp on road bars!
@Henrywildeberry
10 ай бұрын
Excellent! There's a few models with removable clamps (mostly on the higher end stuff). The trigger shifters I used are XO. I'd put in a link but they are out of production now. Bear in mind they are 9-speed. You might be able to use a higher speed, but you'll have to work out the pull ratios and compatibility with different derailleurs. Good luck!
@bengt_axle
Жыл бұрын
An emerging trend for GDMBR and other types of gravel rides is a mountain bike with dropped bars (e.g. Salsa Fargo). What is your opinion of this geometry and setup? I can understand it is to get to use a larger tire volume, but are there any other pros and cons to think about?
@raul0ca
Жыл бұрын
Like Jacquie Phelan's bike?
@Henrywildeberry
Жыл бұрын
While I haven’t ridden the GDMBR I can say there are always pros and cons, and that’s why the Tour Divide is so interesting to follow. A big part of the race is choosing your own equipment and learning how to keep it going. As we saw in this year’s edition of the Tour Divide being the strongest rider wasn’t necessarily a formula for success. I do think a MTB is a good choice, but to do a drop bar conversation will depend on how long the top tube is and whether the reach will work. Modern MTB geometry is all over the place, so it’s difficult to generalize, but the higher BB, smaller frame triangles, and slack head tubes with long trail might not be ideally suited to long distance self supported riding on a mostly gravel road course. I’m a big proponent of tire clearance because as I get older the washboard and bumps beat me up faster. A lot of gravel bikes lack in tire clearance in my opinion, especially the carbon frames. The Salsa Fargo is a unique bike in that the geometry is more traditional than some of the newer trail and XC bikes, so it would probably be a good fit with drop bars. My personal preference is a slightly larger frame triangle, so I can use a frame bag, but the longer seat post and option to use a suspension fork could be a nice option. The Fargo HT angle is still pretty slack but not as bad as some of the modern MTB we see now. It might feel a little floppy still if you’re used to riding road bikes? Keep in mind drop bars have the effect of reducing your steering leverage, so it will feel even slower than it would with flat bars. Lots to consider but that’s part of the joy. Thanks for the good questions!
@bengt_axle
Жыл бұрын
@@Henrywildeberry Thanks for the thoughful reply. I hadn't thought of all these things -- especially the BB height. I was drawn to it because of the higher stack. With loss of flexibility in the neck, I am looking for a more comfortable alternative on gravel roads.
@bengt_axle
Жыл бұрын
@rollinrat4850 Thanks for the insight. Back and neck issues are also a reason why I'm interested in this setup.
@TurcoKeremit
Жыл бұрын
Can you drop a link of the items?
@yes-7018
11 ай бұрын
Where did you get your left-side clamp? Or was it Paul? Looking to mount just a left 2x Shimano I-Spec EV shifter to 31.8 road bar, but Wolf Tooth says their 31.8 mounts are only compatible with right side shifters.. hmmm. Looking for an alternative to a $60 Paul clamp.. I'll take a $20 Kevin Components clamp 8 days/week. Thanks!
@Henrywildeberry
11 ай бұрын
Give these a try. www.amazon.com/Funn-31-8mm-Dropper-Compatible-Shifter/dp/B08W4W11RC
@andrewamundsen1229
Жыл бұрын
Do these shifters need to be threaded on before the brake levers and bar tape or do they have an open clamp to attach/remove at any time?
@Henrywildeberry
Жыл бұрын
The clamp is hinged so it can be installed after the bar tape.
@peterbedford2610
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense
@Super12jared34
Жыл бұрын
Do you have the name of which clamps you used or where to find them? Thanks
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