Originally Posted by Applehead57
Ok, downtube shifters are nearly indestructable and cheap, but aren't they a pain in usage?
Some reasons why I still love downtube shifters:
1. It's a classic frame (Colnago Classic) and I'd like to maintain its vintage...
2. Makes you want to train your legs to spin a harder gear and get faster that way (yes, it's because it's a pain to shift so you'd rather get to an optimum cadence on the current gear
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3. Friction mode doesn't care how many sprockets you have. 10s anyone?
Anybody else got their reasons?