My first race bike had downtube shifters. My second had barcons. My third had STI levers. Never to return!
If you want simplicity, have you considered fixed or singlespeed? I know this forum...
Yes, I'd heard of that.
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My first race bike had downtube shifters. My second had barcons. My third had STI levers. Never to return!
If you want simplicity, have you considered fixed or singlespeed? I know this forum...