Shifting challenged...bar-ends that is

[Zen]

I'm not too keen on barcon shifters either.I may have the solution to your problem.
Take a look at these.

[Catrin]

I'm not too keen on barcon shifters either.I may have the solution to your problem.
Take a look at these.

These look like the same kind of thing as Pauls Thumbies, is that correct? I am also considering this route. It certainly is the least expensive route and people keep telling me that they are very adjustable as far as where they go on road bars to make them the most comfortable for me.

Thanks Zen!

[jdubble]

I have Thumbies + Shimano bar-end shifters on my mixte and love love love them. I'm not using drop bars on there, but was nervous about shifting my hands to barcons when I'm trying to balance the bike with the bobike kid seat and follow-me tandem on the back. I didn't want grip or trigger shifters for aesthetic reasons. They've proven to be the perfect solution and work beautifully. The Falcons from Velo Orange look like an even more affordable way of doing it if you don't mind not having indexed shifting (which I know some people prefer anyway!)