Converting from 6spd downtube shifters to 8 spd brifters.
I'm only going to use a brifter on the right side/rear cogs, and keep the left side downtube. As far as I know, the only upgrades I'll need to do:
1) 8 speed brifter
2) 8 speed rear derailleur
3) New rear wheel with 8 speed compatible freehub (going to get an entirely new Neuvation wheelset, I think)
4) 8 speed cassette
5) New chain (about time, anyway)
6) New shift cable/housing
7) Cable stop
8) Time and labor
And I've got to measure my rear dropouts to make sure they'll fit an 8 speed system...what size am I looking for?
Anything I'm missing?