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12-18-25 | 03:03 PM

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John E

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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;

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Originally Posted by prj71

I rode with downtube shifters...Back in 1987.

Wouldn't even think of it now.

I still love the simplicity, clean design, and precise control, but I have switched to SunTour friction barcons for most of my new road bike builds. My physical coordination has always been well below average, and I am losing confidence with age. To keep cycling, I have moved to barcons, wider tires, and lower gear ratios.

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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069

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