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Old 04-19-15 | 01:38 PM
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Brakes and RD will be fine with the Sora, FD probably not. Since it's indexed you would need a Shimano "road" FD to make it work. Note that the Shimano "MTB" FDs use a different cable pull.

Originally Posted by bikemig
You could always use shimano bar end shifters. That's what I'm running on my drop bar mtb conversion. There's a lot to be said for running friction for the front crankset in any case.
Another +1 for bar-end shifters. That's the way I'd setup the bike pictured if drop bars are the goal.
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