Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
I believe you need a new wheel or at least new cassette body to get 9spd.
Barends V Brifters... depends what you like better. There are some 7spd brifters around I believe.
I like Nitto B115s and they may slip right into your present stem.
Why didn't you buy a bike with drop bars?
Fair question. Here in Germany it's hard to find drop bars on anything but road bikes. There are some randonneurs, but they're really expensive. I am in the process of buying this bike as a cheaper alternative to my Felt cyclocross, to use in inclement weather, and to pull the kiddies in the Chariot.