Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
These are the best shifters/brake levers for Trekking handlebars, IMO:
Amazon.com : Shimano ST-EF65 Shift/Brake Set (Black, 3x7 Speed) : Bike Brake Parts : Sports & Outdoors
They are super easy to use and provide fingertip control while the hands guide the bike. The brake lever can be adjusted for either Linear V-brakes or Cantilever. The Shimano aftermarket package includes cables and housings. All for $37 delivered.
These are clearly not period pieces, but Trekking bars and trigger shifters are super user friendly on a touring bike.
If / when I get to this, it's going to be Deore or XT or XC Pro or XC Comp level stuff with thumb shifters.
I've considered this for my High Sierra, and since this thread- I've even thought about doing my Trek 400 with them.
As far as what to do with your bike- if you're not interested in riding it- I'd say return it to sort of stock and sell it.