@ cs1 - I like the Straggler a lot. Not as light or as lively ride as either one of my mid-'80's mixtes, but those Compass Babyshoe Pass 650b tires ride like a Cadillac - smooth and they roll for days. This is the "nicest" new, modern bike I've ever had, so brifters are totally new to me and I enjoy the reliability and crisp function of the new components so far. The stock Avid BB7 SL discs came with organic pads as well as upgraded rotors from what you'd get if you went out and bought separately - Avid "Centerline" rotor for less noise. So far, it's great! I've upgraded shifters & rear derailleur to 105's (got a deal), seatpost, saddle, stem, bar tape & tires. Oy vay.


Shimano Z 401 stem shifters were used on the Miyata One Hundred with upright bars. I don't care for Shimanos black MTB shifters.