Friction Shifters on Handle bars

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2 question. What is the fitting called that allows friction shifters to be mounted on handlebars and what shifters can be utilized? 

Thanks! 

Tom

NE Ohio 

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Hi Tom,

They are called thumb shifter mounts or thumbies. Compatible shifters vary by model. Some include the shifter.

Velo Orange Thumb Shifter Mounts for Downtube Shifters

Microshift Thumbies – Paul Component Engineering

SHIMANO Thumbies – Paul Component Engineering

Thumb Shifters MTB 2/3x11 | Microshift

Thumb Shifter MTB 1x11 | Microshift

Thumb Shifter MTB 1x10 | Microshift

Shifter - Thumbshifter - Sunrace Single, Right side OUTER, Left side I – Rivendell Bicycle Works

Shifter - Thumbshifter - Sunrace LEFTSIDE OUTER, RIGHTSIDE INNER – Rivendell Bicycle Works

Shifter Mount - Silver Thumb Shifter Handlebar Clamp(each) – Rivendell Bicycle Works

I have had success with the VO and Rivendell thumbies paired with the Riv Silver shifters. The Microshift thumb shifters are not bad in friction mode, no ratcheting action.

Hth

Lena

Bellevue WA USA