The bike that I ride the most is equipped with friction shifters and a 9-speed cassette. Works fine for me.
Friction shifters are so much cheaper that I felt it was worth the experimental risk. Before I set it up I worried over how fine of a touch it was going to require but it hasn't turned out to be an issue at all.
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Last edited by Retro Grouch; 03-29-16 at 09:39 PM.