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Old 01-14-07, 12:47 PM
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Tom Stormcrowe
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
Not trying to hijack the thread, but I've been looking for info on the finest 4.0.
Last year's model had the down tube shifters but I can get it for around 350 for the LBS (which is the same price as the mtb i need to give back), I was just wondering what you thought of downtube shifters and the 2200 shimano drivetrain parts and derailleurs.

Thanks!
I actually prefer the DT shifters, but I'm a retrogrouch. I don't even use indexed shifting. I ride old lugged steel and love it.

Finest 4.0 is a sweet ride though and if I were looking at a new bike, that would be right there in the list I was looking at.
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