Originally Posted by iamtim
I did not have any idea that downtube shifters were still made until I found those at Universal Cycles. I can't wait for them to get here.
dura ace 10spd:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5144
lots of manufacturers still build their frames with shifter bosses simply because they know there are people out there who want to stay old school.
i'd love to build a steel bike with downtube shifters for training/fun rides, but it would be out of the question for racing.
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