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[Closed] Second Cable slot in old XT shifter ?

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Anyone know what this extra slot was used for ?
(old XT M751 shifter)

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Posted : 13/02/2011 8:08 pm
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flight deck unit


 
Posted : 13/02/2011 8:16 pm
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I seem to recall it was actually to do with a bar-end-mounted satellite shifter that allowed you to change gear without moving your hands from the bar-ends.


 
Posted : 13/02/2011 8:30 pm
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RR FAIL.

DDAB has it.


 
Posted : 13/02/2011 10:32 pm
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Oh the shame. You mean my shifters are as old as bar ends...
[heads off to ebay]


 
Posted : 13/02/2011 10:37 pm
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That could be a really useful set up for touring riding with h bars or similar


 
Posted : 13/02/2011 10:41 pm
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Dandilion is right. The XTR M950s have it too.

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Posted : 14/02/2011 12:40 am

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