While we are sharing frustrations...
Until recently I was running Shimano I Spec B levers and 10 speed shifters (including modded left XT shifter as a dropper lever). I have just changed to Cura 2s and tried the Formula adapters to keep the bars nice and clean. I couldn't get on with the shifter position therefore switched to some 3D printed brackets from Ebay. These work well wrt position but I managed to crack both although they are still attached to the bars. So I thought I would try and find the same thing made of metal... It seems that no one makes them so I am going to try a few that seem close and do a little metal working to get them to fit. As a back up plan I have bought some more of the 3D printed ones from Ebay.
I quite like the XT 10 speed shifters and drive train (I can run a Zee mech and 11-42 cassette) and don't want to change it because of the shifter mounts. Why Shimano couldn't make said bracket, or not change shifter mounting standards every 5 minutes is beyond me.
March 21, 2022, 4:04 a.m. - fartymarty
While we are sharing frustrations... Until recently I was running Shimano I Spec B levers and 10 speed shifters (including modded left XT shifter as a dropper lever). I have just changed to Cura 2s and tried the Formula adapters to keep the bars nice and clean. I couldn't get on with the shifter position therefore switched to some 3D printed brackets from Ebay. These work well wrt position but I managed to crack both although they are still attached to the bars. So I thought I would try and find the same thing made of metal... It seems that no one makes them so I am going to try a few that seem close and do a little metal working to get them to fit. As a back up plan I have bought some more of the 3D printed ones from Ebay. I quite like the XT 10 speed shifters and drive train (I can run a Zee mech and 11-42 cassette) and don't want to change it because of the shifter mounts. Why Shimano couldn't make said bracket, or not change shifter mounting standards every 5 minutes is beyond me.