Originally Posted by
Somnambulistz
Gonna weigh the options. I'm thinking that a conversion to downtube shifters might be a nice change of pace, but then I worry about throwing off what I am used to and getting caught up on something it didn't originally come with. Plus I love the look of these new chrome retro parts, and bought a Deda seat post to match the 105 chrome.
If it came with DT shifter bosses, I don't see any problem with putting them on.
I have several bikes with different shifter types and locations. I inevitably reach in the wrong direction for my first couple of shifts, but then kick myself and it is all fine.