It literally only takes about 5 seconds to get the linkage re-connected and the shifting right. It's really not a big deal. You will do fine!
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1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter