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Friction shifting???
That went out in the late 80s.
Have you looked at any new bikes? STI shifting (its been around for 20+ years) is SO MUCH easier and safer IMHO. No leaning way down to shift. The shifters are combined with the brake levers. But, to each his own.
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Last edited by RonH; 10-13-10 at 02:35 PM.