I am using bb7 mt brakes with Cane Creek long pull levers on the drop bars, I also have Tektro long pull levers, but the Cane Creek are more comfortable on the long days, and cost twice as much. I will stay with bb7 mountain brakes because they last and last.

I would like to switch from bar end shifters to friction shifters, thumb shifters mounted on the bars, closer to the stem. I am fear the bar ends will break sooner or later, and they are worn out anyway.

Did you learn anything about drop bar mounted thumb shifters?

I am refurbishing my poor neglected Fargo.