Originally Posted by
maddmaxx
My current 8 speed ride uses brifters I had to buy from Ireland. Cassettes and chains from SRAM are still easy but the chain rings are officially 9 speed. I doubt that it matters much as the compact double is an easy shifter anyway. I finally broke down for a new 2016 frameset that fits my "older" geometry.
I'm currently watching for an Italian frame to better fit my "middle age" geometry too. I've got a well used 25" Ross Pro with shimano 600 EX gear I'd like to reuse and give up the frame. I bought it new in '79 and just can't give up on it. I might settle for a good Fuji or another Trek though. After the first time using brifters (on a new LBS KHS Flite) I immediately converted my Raliegh Technium Supercourse Pro over to them.