Originally Posted by DMF
So you'd recommend going with the flat-bar shifters and the FD-6500? Certainly seems worth the risk.
Btw, what about cables? I see cable "sets" for these groups. Do they contain necessary parts or should I try to adapt what's already on the bike?
Usually the issue becomes where the cable stops are located on the frame. If your hybred frame had bottom bracket cable routing it'll be a piece of cake.
Unless you buy one of the hyper expensive cable systems, there's nothing magic about a "cable set". It'll just contain the cable housings (which you'll probably still have to cut) and some ferrals.