Wanted: 2x10 flat bar shifters

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  • Would like some 2x10 flat bar shifters for 10spd 105

  • I have a set of Shimano Tiagra SL-4700 Road Bike 2 x 10 Speed flat bars.
    Dark grey ones, hardly used. Would they suit?

    RRP is £89.99 for the pair and they are £65 new in the sale:
    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-tiagra-4700-2x10sp-flat-bar-shifter-set/rp-prod137775

    If they suit, let me know how much you want to pay - I will fish them out of the attic this weekend.
    I also have other 10speed stuff like cassette/chain/chainset/etc...

  • i was hoping to pay around £40. The aim is to do a flat bar conversion on a 10spd 105 groupset. My wife has very small hands and finds it uncomfortable to brake on the drops.

    Do you have brake levers as well?

  • Maybe cross top levers could help? Very cheap solution if she still comfy riding the bike otherwise

  • Funny enough, I bought the shifters, levers and flat bars for my GF who decided that she did not like the look of flat bars on a road bike.

    As @Hulsroy suggested, I ended up installing OS crosstop levers (about £15 delivered on eBay) and now she mostly rides on the flat section of her drops and doesn't change gears much.

    I will get the kit out of the attic this weekend and take some photos.
    I also have inner/outer cables.

  • Tiagra 4700 shifters won't work with 10 speed 105 rear mech as the cable pull is different.
    You could use a Tiagra RD4700 rear mech or any of the 11-speed Shimano rear mechs with those shifters.

  • thanks everyone, it seems we'll go with the crosstop levers.

  • Thanks everyone, i've installed crosstops and the bike's user is very happy!

  • Best value compromise.

    Glad to hear the bike user is happy!

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