This Gentleman may be the ultimate Poser or Fred!
Unless he intends to buy a round for the bar he should atleast remove his helmet.
OH RIGHT the shifter bosses. Will shimano backing plates fit on those? The OP may have to get a 5mm bottom tap but if the shimano sifters will fit it may make things easier for him.
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