Alfine Shifting with drop bars

What are my options for shifting an Alfine 8 when I have drop bars. Trying to find a solution that the Mrs (not a regular) rider would get on with.

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http://on-one.co.uk/i/q/BLVEVRS8/versa_vrs_8_brake_levers_pair_for_alfine_8sp

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I did it using a Travel Agent to alter the cable pull, and used a standard bar-end shifter on this one.

That Versa is your lot, unless you want to go for bar end shifters with the correct pull ratio (J-Tek etc).

EDIT: or convert the pull ratio yourself…. 😉

Electronic Alfine shifters were announced a few weeks ago by Shimano. Assume both for 8 & 11.

Electronic Alfine shifters were announced a few weeks ago by Shimano. Assume both for 8 & 11

Retro-fittable too – can’t wait, my Versa-11’s are feeling a bit tired already…..

Electronic alfine, where where where

Di2 Alfine will be available in 8 and 11 speed but it is not retro fittable on non-electronic hubs.

Di2 Alfine will be available in 8 and 11 speed but it is not retro fittable on non-electronic hubs.

Balls 🙁 Clearly misread the road.cc article from earlier in the year… When is Di2 ALfine 11 due to land/rough price for hub/shifter/harness/battery?

http://jtekengineering.com/barendshifter.php

Bugger, I was looking forward to some electric shifters

had a j tek shifter on mine nicely made but of kit. better than the versa’s imo – i sold them on without fitting them