Thanks
Just about to order the left-handed shifter from SJS.
Found one other site that had it for £10 cheaper, but SJS are always reliable and happy to answer questions.
It does seem rather expensive, but will hopefully last ages and I can actually see advantages to leaving it that way so I'm not trying to shift with the same hand that operates the front brake.
Any tips on measuring and cutting the internal cables before fitting them too the EX box on the hub?
I have watched the Rohloff video but any other pointers would be appreciated.
As far as I know (I could be wrong), the only difference between the right and left shifters is the printing of the numbers on the shifter. If I was considering making this change for a temporary measure to last a few months, I would not worry about the printing. Or I would put some tape over the numbers and write the correct numbers on the tape if I really wanted to read the numbers.
If both outer housing cables are exactly the same length, then the two inner cables should be exactly the same length too. And if you use this bike for touring where you might want to carry a spare cable, that would be a good time to cut a third inner cable to that same exact length to keep as a spare. And of course labeling the spare so it does not get mixed up with others.
I am in USA, the norm here is rear brake on right side, front brake on left. My light touring bike (derailleur, not Rohloff) has a disc brake on rear, rim brake on front. When slowing to a stop, I was usually downshifting the rear derailleur (right hand) and braking with the left hand (front brake).
Several months ago, I switched my brake cables on that bike so that my rear brake is on the left side instead. I made this change because I would rather wear out disc brake pads than the front rim.
My point is that you can easily change brake cables and skip buying a shifter.
I think I have installed cables three times, and I think twice I had to take it apart and switch cables when I got them the wrong way.