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Old 04-27-10, 09:26 PM
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Jeff Wills
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Originally Posted by noglider
I recommend that you consider trigger shifters rather than twist grip. Much nicer and more positive. And it's easier to change the grips, which wear out at a surprising rate.
Although if you go with trigger shifters, the front derailleur will need to be replaced. Shimano and similar flat-bar front shifters don't play well with an Ultegra front derailleur. You need a FD-R453 or similar to make it work "right".
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