Originally Posted by
bicyclridr4life
8 speed, Grip **** shifters (rubber rotted away, going to upgrade to trigger or brifters if I convert to drop bars. Can't find good, affordable 8 speed barend shifters.
Just be aware that nearly all drop bars have a larger diameter than mountain bikes. Mounting them will be a beast. I think WTB used to put out a drop bar called the Dirtdrop that would solve that problem. If so, your brifters will need some shimming to fit, and they might not pull enough cable to operate the brakes.
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