Originally Posted by
dmsc12
Thankyou everyone,
I decided to change the freewheel to a 7 speed and get Shimanos 8 speed brifters. I read that the spacing is so very similiar that it will just work, but I just have to deal with a ghost gear.
They aren't that close. Buy some Microshift 7 speed brifters. They're cheaper and will work better.
You'll need an older style Shimano or Microshift derailleur if you don't already have one.