thanks guys. i didn't want my wheels flying off the first time i pulled my brake levers.
i have the stock shimano brake/ shifter things for now.
i will definitely be getting full run cables, as the rear setup that came on this bike seems ridonkulus... and the shifters, too. why is the cable exposed all the way down the FRONT side of the downtube?!
can anyone recommend an awesome brake cable, or should i just grab what the LBS has (and i have no idea on the brand or if there is a brand for those)?