Downtube - How to Use the Downtube Shifter on Your Bike

Downtube is a free application software download for Windows PC. It helps users to download videos from YouTube, convert them to other formats and watch them later. It also includes a complete search system integrated with YouTube and a context menu to manage all the options in a simple way.

Downtube Lite

The app is a Lite version of the popular YouTube video downloader, which uses less resources than other similar applications. This version is ideal for users who do not have a lot of computer experience.

It also features a full set of options designed for beginners, eliminating all unnecessary functions. This app allows the user to save files that they have downloaded in Flash format, so they can be played later on external players and devices, such as smartphones or tablets.

Using Downtube Shifters

The shifters mounted on the downtube of your bike are the most minimalistic gear shifting solutions on the market. They are simple to install and can be changed quickly.

Downtube shifters are also much easier to pack up for trips than brifters and bar-ends. This is because they only require the cable housing to run from the handlebars to the downtube.

Indexed Downtube Shifters

During the mid-80s, downtube shifters with indexed shifting made it much easier to sprint and climb. These shifters have a *click* in the shifter for each gear you select, which eliminates the need to hold the lever down and makes it incredibly easy to throw the shifter around during your rides.