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Review on SHIMANO Housing Stop Down Tube by Adam Boudreau

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Essential part for converting older bikes

Stoppers are needed to convert a classic bike to modern, ergonomic, handlebar-mounted shifters. Modern shifting no longer takes place on the down tube. This was done with 7 speed rear blocks. Modern 10 and 11 speed bicycle components are controlled by brake levers, which also serve as gear shifts. These parts allow the grommets that previously held the downtube shifters to be converted into shifter cable passages. They work flawlessly and allow you to adjust the mid flow cable.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Crumpled