I wrote: "Ergopower for the rear derailleur & downtube shifter in front", as far as my text wasn't already self-explanatory, what did you expect me to answer? You want me to explain what a downtube shifter is?
Form and function: Ergopower for the rear is functional but through 25 years on a road bike I found that I do 90 percent of my rides on the small ring. Rode my Merlin with this combination for years...
I wrote: "Ergopower for the rear derailleur & downtube shifter in front", as far as my text wasn't already self-explanatory, what did you expect me to answer? You want me to explain what a downtube shifter is?