Monday, June 15, 2009

How To: Remove Bar End Shifters

So I wanted to change over the handlebars from the stock Surly LHT ones to the Nitto Noodle bars - having never done this before I went searching on the internet. I found the advice of Michael Gagnon on the Surly Google forum very helpful but really wanted some pictures to go with it.

I didn't find any, but I have taken some pictures of my successful removal and replacing of the bar end shifters - to help anyone else out there like me who loves photos.

Step 1: Remove Bar Tape


Step 2: Move Both Shifters to the Downward position


Step 3: Undo the Screw on the Shifter


Step 4: Remove the Shift Lever


Step 5: Loosen the Expanding Allen Bolt Inside the Bar (TURN CLOCK-WISE TO LOOSEN!!)


Step 6: Pull out the whole Mechanism



So... it's really quite easy and understandable that no one has bothered putting up step-by-step photos before!
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14 comments:

  1. marciexyzJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Brilliant, thanks very much. When you have no idea, the pix are really helpful.

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  2. VeggieJuly 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you very much, i was looking for a guide with pictures as word weren't helping me that much.

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  3. a-redOctober 10, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks, the photos do make it really clear.

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  4. WestonJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Simple, but incredibly helpful! Thank you for posting!

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  5. velorooApril 9, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Just what I was looking for. Thanks.

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  6. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Yup: This is exactly what I was looking for, too. Thanks for putting up the eminently clear description and photos. Now I can re-wrap my bars!

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  7. mikeOctober 27, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    awesome! Thanks

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  8. CSAJuly 8, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I am swapping out the Salas Bell Laps that came on my cross Check, and was wondering the same thing. Did the ratcheting mechanism/washers want to fall out when you did that ?

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  9. Miguel Angel San MiguelDecember 25, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    THANKS!!!! I NEED IT THIS STEP BY STEP..SORRY FOR THE SHOUTING...

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  10. UnknownJune 9, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    The clock-wise loosen had me stumped, thanks

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  11. Pedro MiguelJune 18, 2020 at 2:20 AM

    Such a simple procces but first clear explanation I find!
    Thanks!

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  12. MarissaJanuary 4, 2021 at 2:48 AM

    Thank you! So helpful.

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  13. LeGourmandFebruary 3, 2021 at 2:36 AM

    Thanks for your clear explanation and pictures.

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  14. UnknownAugust 4, 2021 at 4:06 AM

    Thanks!!!

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