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Bar-end shifters would likely make more sense than thumbshifters on drops. Looks better than 8sp STI as well IMO.
I’ve stripped off stock parts of a ‘94 Cannondale t700 I’m rebuilding, let me know if you need anything. Has 7-8sp bar ends, lx drivetrain, Dia Compe 986 Cantis/ Dia compe ‘canti-specific’ levers for drop bars.
Here’s a pic from when I got it:
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Wow the frame looks flawless... i chose the fucked up frame for anti-theft-purposes
also like the vetta saddle a lot
Does the bar end shifter have the correct pull ratio for the deore drivetrain?
Would be an option - how do you cable route those things?
Brake lavers also look good but i really hate cantis
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OR, as a compromise, couldn’t I go with dropbar brake levers and an 8 speed thumb shifter?
Lots of people running their rohloffs with thumb shifters only, too (though its not the most elegant solution imho)