Originally Posted by
feejer
I could sell the bike, but it’s not much for a bar, Microshift R8’s and the travel agents.
... and bar tape, possibly a new stem, and a whole new set of shift and brake cables+housing. be sure to keep that in your budget. that assumes you're doing all the work at home instead of paying a bike shop. replacing an entire cable and housing set, installing a handlebar and shifters, setting up Travel Agents, and turning everything is actually quite time-consuming and the labor price should reflect that.
Bike Radar had a little article about compatibility. I am pretty sure those Microshift brifters will work with whatever Shimano derailers you have. it looks like 10 speed and above is when things diverged.