Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
While the idea of friction shifting 10 cogs may be appealing to you (oh how many in front?) constantly trimming the FD while shifting the RD could be a real turn off to her.
+1
Even if you manage to pack a 10-speed hub in that frame, shifting just one-gear-at-a-time could be a real challenge with friction bar ends. If she is riding a mixte with moustache bars I doubt that she will need that competitive edge that even an indexed 10-speed set up could afford. Better to stick with 5 speeds she can use and make sure it has the full range she needs . Spend your money instead on better rims, tires and a saddle.
JMHO.