[QUOTE=timcupery;10148223]STI shifters debuted in Dura-Ace in 1990, I think, and worked their way down Shimano's product line over the next few years. Campagnolo was a year or two behind Shimano in offering their initial Ergopwer shifters.
kycycler: I'm very curious what is the model. I know that Shimano and Campagnolo, at least, still produce down-tube shifters (but mainly for the high-end gruppos, I thought) and I've seen Wal-Mart-ish bikes with indexed stem-shifters, but a stock bike from a reputable manufacturer with down-tube shifters is a surprise to me. Can you get back to us with this info next time you're in the shop?
The bike is a FUJI Newest 4.0. Here is a link to the spec sheet.
http://www.fujibikes.com/Road/Sport/Newest-4-0.aspx