Originally Posted by
Mr IGH
I would make sure the 5 speed includes the shifter otherwise it may not be a bargain once the correct shifter is procured.
Sheldon says use any ol' friction shifter for the left side and a regular 3-speed trigger for the right. Have you found that to be bad advice?
The box is supposed to have one of those top-tube-mounted wheelie-bike shifters in it, but I don't intend to use it.