Converting to flatbars. Which shifters?

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Recyclable Posts: 2
edited January 2019 in The workshop
A recent handlebar theft has become a good opportunity to switch to flat bars.

I'm looking for some advice on what brake levers and shifters will work with calliper brakes and a 9 speed Shimano Sora mech.

Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You need road pull brake levers, the CX 'crosstop' style levers are a good option.

    The road front mech needs a road shifter, so you need to look for Shimano road flat bar shifters (and MTB shifter would do the rear), I think at 9 speed they did Tiagra and Ultegra versions.

    EDIT: They did do Sora as well.
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/163463617966
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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