I've been writing recently with a variety of technical questions ultimately centering around converting my flat-bar road bike commuter into a drop bar bike. Here's my latest.
Has anyone used Kelly Take-offs? If so, do you like them, hate them, etc? What are the pros and cons of this system. Do you have pics of your handlebar setup if you use them?
Rivendell bikes speaks fairly highly of these little contraptions. Their take on shifters can be found
here .
Here is the link to Kelly bikes website.
Take-offs .
There's also the cost. Is it more economical to buy a set of R-500 STI shifters, or is it better to buy downtube shifters, take-offs, and brake levers?
Thanks for your input.