Wow- rough crowd!
I though the A&S group were wound pretty tight with the VC Lane Controllers vs FRAPers interminable arguments all but drawing blood.
Never figured mechanic guys to be so.....

MOZAD- big aside-why not dump those Freakin' drop bars?? For many folks they are pure torture- you are riding upright-not racing for $$ right?
Get some more upright bars-save your neck-make riding more comfortable.You can get some V- brake levers-pretty cheaply-along with the flat to upright bar.
Need new cables and housings(some of the housing will work)-
Surprised the shop didn't give you a heads up on it?
Luck
Charlie