Elected to keep the stem friction shifters in place as I built up my Schwinn Traveler for commuting duty. I actually have the 8 speed 2200 shifters from my other bike mounted as well as an 8 speed cassette... but after a year of battling with those things I gotta say its so far the simplicity of the friction system is very refreshing. The 2200 shifters are only there for their comfortable hoods, and I do not foresee ever hooking them up for commuting duty ever again.

Has anyone else here dropped index for friction on their commuter bike?