Kurt, those are 8 speed barcons, but my rear cog is 7 speed. Its working out really well for me and they surprisingly shift better than my grip or thumb shifters. I have a question, where did you get the paint for your forest green bike?
My wife loves hers. Rides it all around town in the summer. The only problem is I can't keep up with her!
Just yesterday, I keep on passing three Lance Armstrong wannabes, spandex clad, very athletic looking group of guys. They always left me behind at intersections because my acceleration sucks, but surprise, surprise. I kinda felt uncomfy everytime they catch up to me at stop lights. I just know they are glaring at me.