Originally Posted by chicbicyclist
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?
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.
8-speed, eh? Wonder what's wrong with mine...but that's another story. I've tried them as they are though, and they certainly do shift nicely. I prefer thumbs or triggers for upright bars though. The only grip-shifter I can tolerate is the Sturmey-Archer full-length 3-speed twist-shift.
The paint for the '73? Dupli-Color DS GM 497 Green. Nice color, but I hate the hardiness of the paint - much too easy to scratch. Enamels do better, but are harder to apply smoothly.
I've yet to have a chance to blow off those spandex-weenies on a 3-speed, but I have sorely beat one of 'em once, on my 1984 Raleigh Competition. I still recall him pedaling like a madman trying to catch up...
Take care,
-Kurt