Poll: How to shift my Ciocc

that_guy · March 16, 2009, 10:05pm

This little gal has been my daily ride for a long time, but I think it’s time to build her up with gears. I have just received my full restoration decal set so she’s going to look good as new.

These are my choices: (All are parts I have laying around. No $$$ involved)

Downtube shifters running friction mode w/ 9 speed. Most classy but least practical.
Bar-end shifters w/ friction or indexed, 9 speed. More functional but fugly.
Brifters: 9 speed 105. Most practical. Would probably get the most use. Not terribly offensive (in my taste).

hambeki · March 16, 2009, 10:09pm

Personally, I’d do barcons because that’s just what I prefer. Most people are probably going to tell you to do sti levers though.

JackD · March 16, 2009, 11:40pm

downtube.

that is what the braze-ons are for.

What is not practical about them?

yung_jeezy · March 16, 2009, 11:49pm

downtube.
keep it classy.
unless you want to do some sort or futureist build in that case i would do brifters.

Larry_Winget · March 17, 2009, 12:02am

Downtube. Friction takes some getting used to, but really indexing Shimano 9 speed downtubes don’t cost that much. Don’t cheap out on your build.

hambeki · March 17, 2009, 12:07am

I’m pleasantly surprised by all of the people saying downtube.

Scalawag · March 17, 2009, 12:19am

downtube for this frame definitely… it’ll look more consistent

Timarchylime · March 17, 2009, 12:54am

This.

I was wondering why you were only thinking friction downtube. Indexed stuff is cheap on ebay and you can use just about any shimano RD made after 1990. Friction 9 spd would be a real pain in the ass b/c your adjustment would have to be so exact due to the close spacing. You can go friction on the front if you want. It may even be preferable.

beargrinderrrrrr · March 17, 2009, 2:25am

downtube without a doubt. i have my reasons for liking that in general…but for this one it’s just so right.

Captain_Gnarlock · March 17, 2009, 3:00am

DT. You can index the rear if you want.

halbritt · March 17, 2009, 3:23am

FTFY

Toast · March 17, 2009, 3:44am

helllll yes friction front, index rear

U11 · March 17, 2009, 3:52am

I would recommend brifters, they’re more comfortable.
but DT would look the best.

pirate · March 17, 2009, 4:05am

DT shifters, indexed rear, friction front is probably the cheapest option.

DDYTDY · March 17, 2009, 2:12pm

Another for DT…

barba · March 17, 2009, 2:19pm

I will be in the opposition here. I would go with silver Veloce, ergos and all.

Carabo · March 17, 2009, 2:24pm

+1

those Campa brifters are classy. Shimano brifters on the other hand would spoil the classic looks of your frame.

patrick · March 17, 2009, 3:12pm

I would say anything but #2.

Cap-Cap · March 17, 2009, 3:22pm

i throw my vote for the Delirium Tremens too

mr_fop · March 17, 2009, 4:10pm

i was going to mention veloce, but i assumed maybe he already had 105.
06-08 stuff is pretty cheap on ebay. i just put a bike together with full veloce minus the wheelset for 300.