I just like barcons, all but one of my bikes have them.
I have a seldom used bike with brifters and I still prefer the barcons. I have always liked them, especially the SunTour ones.
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
Holland Titanium Ultegra Triple Group