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downtube shifters are cool
There are certainly a few situations where I would prefer to have modern shifters but it doesn't bother me too much.
It also helps me with taking it easy and not just going as hard as I can all the time. And friction shifters means I can just use whatever derailleur/cassette I want, which is partly why I can afford this build.Today I overslept and it was 35 degrees out so I did a different (and not super interesting) route and maybe half the planned distance. It might need a built in sun shade of some kind to be sensible enough in the summer but I'm very pleased with it. It also climbs really well, although that might just be psychological doping.
shinkuu_kiss
How'd it go? Sensible enough?
FWIW i think it's superb but can't imagine not having STI's on a bike like this.