Originally Posted by
fietsbob
I'd agree well set up, they're fine, I've just personally seen no need to replace my bar end levers...
I understand. I always disliked downtube shifters, and went to bar-ends in 1980 for a cross-country tour– 3x5 gearing! I have used bar-ends ever since. But I just had a hankering to try
Shimano STI Shifting Brake Levers (not brifters!), and came across a set of DuraAce 2x9 for little money. I have mounted and ridden with the right/rear shifter, and it would be easy to get used to. Have not tried the left/front lever, as it is for a double and doesn't pull enough cable.
I'll bet a lot of younger riders have never seen a bar-end.