Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
A 7spd FW and barends would be probably be the quickest and cheapest route.
Ended up ordering a Shimano 13-28 7spd FW, Microshift 3x7 brifters, and a new chain. Brifters were cheaper than bar ends, even before we got into also needing brake levers, and I didn't really want to waste cables and time and energy rebuilding flat bar components when its not what I ultimately want. Cables and flat bar controls on it are rough. Gonna run with one of the drop bars and stems I have lying around. Tires look good, no cracking or wear, so at least for the initial build they'll stay.
Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
As to brifters, you're on your own. I hate brifters, but each to their own.
Never used them, but they're in the mail! I'll learn real quick if I like them or not! Figure I couldn't learn cheaper than $50.