Originally Posted by
moochems
I have been waiting on my shifters to break or otherwise fail. If I have to replace them I intend to with friction shifters.
My other steed is single speed, so uh no.
My basement trainer has 8 speed Claris and no complaints on those, even with a triple chainring. Came setup very nice too boot. A single index on the RD's barrel adjusted was needed after 100 miles or so.
I really liked the look of those retro shift friction shifters mounted on road bike brakes, but then I saw the price.
Single speed was an option, but as I experimented with staying in one gear for long periods I really didn't like it... there are times I want a big gear, times I want the easiest gear I have and couldn't get with staying in the middle.
Retro shifters mounted on road bike brakes? Have a link to this I'm not sure what you mean?