DA 11sp barend shifter mod for DT

[echelon_john]

Anybody try using a set of 11sp DA barend shifters for downtube shifting?

I'm wondering if the post they mount on (on the part that goes inside the bar) is the same as a DT boss. I know most old-style barends were but haven't put my hands on these.



Also interested in other DT 11sp options.
Thanks,
JC

[ColonelJLloyd]

Doesn't seem to be any different, but I haven't held those particular shifters. You might need the curved spacer depending on your frame.

You'll be the only guy on your block rocking 11s DT shifters.

[m_sasso]

Been done this way, Shimano Dura Ace 11s Downtube Shifter (hack) http://forums.thepaceline.net/showth...=tube+shifters

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by echelon_john

Anybody try using a set of 11sp DA barend shifters for downtube shifting?

I'm wondering if the post they mount on (on the part that goes inside the bar) is the same as a DT boss. I know most old-style barends were but haven't put my hands on these.



Also interested in other DT 11sp options.
Thanks,
JC

Yup, plug and play, don’t need curved back plate. Same as 8/9/10 shifter. No 11s DT shifter from shimano.

[Look585]

Originally Posted by m_sasso

Been done this way, Shimano Dura Ace 11s Downtube Shifter (hack) http://forums.thepaceline.net/showth...=tube+shifters

Works peachy, pretty simple modification, would probably take me 10 minutes the 2nd time. I'd be happy to do it for you if you like.

I also have a leftover set of the 11s TT shifters, NOS, from an abandoned project, cheap.

[Big Dan]

The bar ends work at the dt spot.
I'm not too sure about the look of the set up.

[jumphigher]

That's a cool mod. I use 9spd DT shifters on my road bike as I dont care for brifters particularily, and I know Dura Ace makes a 10speed set too, but 11 speed would definitely be cool.