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You can't get campy stuff, I think sram will work but not sure. I'd call the bike shop and ask. You can get almost any shifter TO work, but if they aren't the right match you'd have to run it in friction mode.

John 

Does no one else work on their own bikes?

You're probably like the rest of us and have Shimano, so just get the 9 speed Shimano bar end shifters.  These are compatible with either a double or triple front, and 9-speed in the back.  I don't know if this is the best deal there is, but this is what you need:

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 I agree with Chris and Chile.

I work on my own bike.  (It's about the only thing I like about biking.)

If you want indexing it's important that the rear shifter/deraileur combo index match.  If you already have a shimano rear deraileur then I would say find a shimano (or shimano compatible) shifter.  I don't think campy and shimano are interchangeable in this regard.  IMHO the front match doesn't matter much because you're not indexing.  (If you have 3 front rings I have no idea if this still applies).

 Be aware that depending upon your frame size and bar setup, the shift cables that come with the standard shimano DA shifters may or may not make it to the rear deraileur when mounted on the end of long aero bars.  (Mine had about 1/4" to spare)

Thank you all for your responses. I hope to be able to show off my handy work on Sunday.

I will have the new shifters tomorrow. I am getting Dura Ace 9 speed shifters.

I'm excited to soon have a tri specific bike.