Originally Posted by
canam73
Short of a deal on ebay the cheapest new ones are the microshift which are also available at nashbar an performance as their house brands. But the cassette speeds need to match the shifter speeds so he may need to replace more than just the shifters. He would also have to see if his derailleurs were compatible.
Yes. He'd most likely need a rear wheel, cassette, chain, rear derailleur & shifters. Front derailleur & crankset optional for "ideal" setup, but my old parts work fine. I converted mine for about $350 with careful shopping for new and lightly used parts.