DT
Shimano bar end shifters double as downtube shifters. Buy a set for like $50 on eBay, and try out both setups.
Personally, I like bar end better. You still have both hands on the bar during a shift, which just feels safer to me.
Dt for the classy OG look
or
barcon’s on dirt drops with some racks and a triple crank for the tight toury look. then tour it.
ilu
I’d do brifters but then I don’t even have a road bike so don’t listen to me.
Oooooh, sorry. The correct answer was: “Take the shifters you were saving for you cyclocross bike and use those.”
Thanks for playing.
P.S. I am so fucking excited about this bike.
Shoulda gone downtube
Pfft retro groutch
I’m as much a fan of retro stuff as the next guy, but that shit looks fun.
I also have a weird affinity for steel bikes with modern componenetry.
badass.
noice
i’m down with the brifters and am starting to love old steel with brifters and the occassional CF fork.
[quote=frankstoneline]I’m as much a fan of retro stuff as the next guy, but that shit looks fun.
I also have a weird affinity for steel bikes with modern componenetry.[/quote]
This is high up the list of my favorite kind of bike. That is a mighty fine looking bicycle.
A combination of new and old. Good combination.