Originally Posted by
mraeryceos
I'm big on aesthetics, and clamp on shifters are pretty gross to me. I'd be more likely to drill into aluminum on an old school cannondale with really thick guage aluminum. Although, I'd really like if I could find a modern more lightweight bicycle with shifter bosses.
Find a local custom frame builder, they will do whatever you want and you will have a lifetime bike. Mine is 17 years old and I would not change a thing.
Or, go crazy and build your own. Some local colleges and Rec centers even have classes.