Originally Posted by
squirtdad
Honestly though, at 9 speed and above I don't know why any one would not want indexed shifting. It works great (maybe with a little tweeking initially) and make shifting a no think thing.
I really noticed it when i broke some spokes and went from commuting on my torpado (6 speed campy friction) to my Miyata (shimano 9 speed sti, brifters, 3x9)
ymmv
Will I like the classic look and don't really want brifters. I have never actually tried them, but like the eased of maintenance of friction parts. I was just thinking a current shifting setup might be nice. I do have the Dia Compe ENE bar end shifters I got in a trade, but not the 11-speed. Supposedly will do 10-speed, but maybe I just stick to 9 and it all works better. Now triple front or compact double, decisions! Not sure if the guy still has the frame I was considering, but that does not mean another won't come along.