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Old 02-27-14 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LuckySailor
WAR has been declared! cyccomute IS very knowledgeable and a great contributor to the forum Thank you very much. BUT, here is where we will differ. I'm from the Bar ends camp, or even the down tube shifter camp. I like the idea of having the capability of fine tuning a front derailleur with a friction grip. I can't stand chain noise while I ride which is all I have had when I rent bikes travelling, and they are STI's. Convenient, yes. My suggestion is that if you were a more experienced with bike maintenance STI would be great. But, to keep things simple and very manageable for you I'd go bar ends.

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