Originally Posted by
bbowdoin
SlimRider --- Thanks for the help I definitely think that I agree with you. It helps to get some experienced people's opinions on what I should do! I'll be checking in with a LBS here in Athens that sells used bikes over the next month and see what I come across. I'll probably end up posting pictures or something to see what people think if I get close to making a decision. Lastly, back to the downtube shifters...some people hate them and told me to stay away from them and definitely get STI, ergo, etc -- and other say its no problem at all to get used to and some even like them better. Since I am looking for just a simple, basic 80s road/hyrid/cyclo bike I know that is what I will run into, do you think they would be a problem for a beginner to become accustomed to?
It's so good being human, because we always manage to adapt when necessity demands that we do. Just to think that some people actually prefer downtube shifting! Trust me, after awhile, you'll get used to it, just like anything else.