Originally Posted by thenomad
How much does a conversion to new shifters cost?
Did you change out the whole derailer too?
I ahve DT shifters and was wondering on what the cost would be. Not sure if i'd do it certainly "stands out" on group rides these days...
My bike is an aluminum Trek from '92 or so. No points for a "classic" but I've NEVER seen anyone else on the group rides I've been on riding a bike as old as mine. So mybe it's a "faux-classic".
Depends what you have already. You could try to find old 8 or 9 speed brifters and then the wheels and derailleur to accomodate. Most shimano SIS derailleurs should work. going with old shimano stuff would be the cheepest way. I think buying new brifters is not worth it unless you are buying the whole group.
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