Hmmm. I remember my 6-speed 105 index DT shifters working just fine for a LONG time. It's been a while since I ran them though.
I finally got around to running 8-speed Ergos in the late 90s and they were just OK. I went back to friction DT after 2 years on Ergos.
For my pleasure rides I like friction the best. The less noise my bike makes the happier I am. I have 8-speed clincher and 7-speed tubular wheels and swapping back and forth is pretty easy.
Sometimes I can't stand riding near someone with clicky shifters on a plastic bike. The racket is unbearable.
Last edited by LesterOfPuppets; 08-03-11 at 04:55 PM.