Originally Posted by
bargainguy
First mechanical change I'd make: Replace the downtube shifters with barcons. Keeping a hand on the handlebar as I shift is important when I start carrying any kind of load up front. Helps steady the load, and I know exactly where the shifter is without looking for it.
If you're not carrying much up front other than a handlebar bag and a light load, might not make much of a difference.
I think it'd be pretty hard to get the cable stop adapter to fit the top of the downtube mount for the shifters.
Cheers