I have some bikes set up with 8-sp shifters and 7-sp clusters, both bar-ends and flappy brake levers. Also, 7-on-7-sp of each type for comparison. You are welcome to try them out if you like. I'm on the east side, near East High School, not far from Tenney Park.

(There are also about a dozen English 3- and 5-speeds here if you really want to roll your sleeves up.)

Regards,