Thanks for the suggestions I’ll look into those options for sure. My rear looks like there would be space to go up to 6 for sure but I’m not as hung up on indexing as I am wanting to move the shifting to the bars.

I know the bike tech has changes a lot since I got the bike in my teens and am looking at how reasonable it is/will be incorporate some of the new options/materials. Right now main things I’m look at needing a new crankset, rims, cables. I’m not worried about keeping it “vintage”…

I’m just trying to piece together options, pair them with benefit/cost etc… I alternate between riding and walking for exercise and using it just cause I like to ride some days, plus am planning on starting to use the bike for errands etc…