I prefer to get separate shifters and brake levers. I am a big fan of the Shimano Tourney trigger shifters, cost about $15 for a 7 speed setup, including all cables and housings (SL-TX30). Cheap. Front shifter will be friction, which I prefer anyway (rear is indexed). I've installed dozens of these.
Last edited by wrk101; 06-09-12 at 03:00 PM.