Originally Posted by
madpogue
While you're looking at shifters, also look for a frame with brazed-on mounts (instead of a band/clamp) for the downtube shifters.
Generally a sign of a higher-quality build.
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Ah, man...no way...lol.. My '82 Trek 614 (27" wheeled) came full cyclone mkII with symmetric band clamp shifters. There's plenty of other high quality bikes that didn't come with braze ons, either; miyatas, univegas, nishikis. other trek models.....
Dura Ace candy....
CC Bicycle Gallery: Jim Vasapoli's Nishiki ONP
I'll second the super le tour for OP topic. My '85 is pretty sweet.