I don't care about staying original as I've already changed out some parts over the years. I've had this bike over 25 years. I'm perfectly fine with 10 speeds, I use maybe 3 of them. Hell if I had a single sprocket in front that would be fine with me.I still have the original chain on this bike so that tells you about what kind of rider I am. Super casual. Super casual dude who doesn't want to spend a lot of money on this bike. But I definitely want to get those shifters from stem to handlebars.