switching out drop bars

[VeloVT]

One more thing -- I don't think this will apply to you -- but if you are switching to significantly smaller or larger bars, or a stem that is longer/shorter/has significantly different rise, you may need to run new cables/housing since the old ones may be too tight or too long with the new setup.

This is still beyond my expertise, I take it to the shop if I need cables changed. I want to learn how to do this soon ...

[DebW]

I've never worked on brake interrupters, But my guess is that you'll either have to remove both the brifters and interrupters together with them attached by cable, or uncable the brakes. If your bars are a different size and the brifters and interrupters need to be a different distance apart, then you will have to change the cable housing. I'm really just guessing here, but is should be obvious when you untape the bars.

[VeloVT]

Oops, after reading Deb's comment I realize my instructions are not very helpful. I totally missed that you have interruptors...

Sorry, I tried !

[elk]

thanks for taking the time to write that down!!

the bars are almost identical in size (just the shape is different) and I think I might be able to just unclip the interuptors and take them off with the brifters and then clip em back on....

those are very useful tips.

another good tutorial for wrapping bars (I like this series.):

http://bicycletutor.com/drop-handlebar-tape/

maybe Georgena will do a bar switch one...