Originally Posted by rekmeyata

I think the 80's was the best time period for components especially Suntour in the friction units and Shimano in the SIS units. My 84 Suntour Superbe components have over 160,000 miles on them and the stuff still works, it also shifts in close comparison to modern STI! (in the hands of someone who is well acquainted with friction). I can guarantee that no modern STI or Ergo will last anywhere near even 60,000 thousand not alone another 100,000 miles.