Dura Ace downtube shifters, indexed, 10-speed, braze-on

[Far-Oeuf]

Hi,

these ones : http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-dura-ace-sl-7900-10-spd-braze-on-down-tube-shifters-prod20304/

Turns out they are not my cup of tea, came fitted to the bike (at my request) and have only done about 200km so are in perfect condition.   £60 from SJS (though out of stock, maybe these were their last pair!), £46 from CRC.   £30 for these including postage?

EDIT: rear is index-only, front is friction-only.

cheers,
Doug

[Donerol]

I might be interested in these - can both front and back be used in friction mode? I'm thinking of using them on 3 x 9 speed.

[Far-Oeuf]

Hi,

No, I'm afraid 10-speed rear is index-only.  

I think Dura Ace 9-speed rear shifter has a friction mode though.

cheers,

[Donerol]

Okay - thanks for clarifying.

[Far-Oeuf]

you realise that you don't need X-speed shifters if you're running in friction mode?   There are some really beautiful shifters from the 70s/80s (and earlier).   From my limited understanding, Campag are to be avoid due to ghost-shifting issues (they don't have enough friction to counter rear-mech movement when pedalling hard) and Simplex were the creme de la creme (many pro's chucked their sponsors shifters for Simplex).

hope you find some.

[triaesthete]

Beware though, olde friftion shifters for 5 and 6 speed don't pull quite enough cable for eight speed+ rear mechs...

Buy some new 9 speed Dura Ace while you still can.

[Far-Oeuf]

Beware though, olde friftion shifters for 5 and 6 speed don't pull quite enough cable for eight speed+ rear mechs...

Buy some new 9 speed Dura Ace while you still can.

ahh, fair enough.