Hello guys,

This is my first post, and it looks like this website is an awesome resource. I hope that you can help me.

I have just bought a Trek 750, which I believe is a 1997. It is a seven speed, and I would like to find a way to upgrade the shifting. Has anyone done a similar retrofit? Should I replace the cassette with a 9 cog, so that I can use a modern brifter set, or would it be better to try finding some 7 speed bar end shifters?

What kind of drop bar is recommended here?