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shifter swap
This '86 Nishiki has (probably) non-original Suntour Superbe DT shifters, with Suntourt XC Sport derailleurs...including the rare triple pulley wheel RD. I'm thinking of swapping out the shifters, putting on a mid-level set and using the Superbe shifters (with the VO adapters) as bar-ends for another project, or putting them on the auction site.
So, should I put these very cool Shimano Finger Tip shifters at the base of the stem? Now, before an uproar from the anti-stem shifter crowd, I've read several threads refuting the usual arguments against stem shifters. Plus, these shifters are really nice, with micro-ratcheting on both sides, a spring-assisted return,good looks, and little tiny stops to temporarily lock the levers in an upright position - but I don't know what this feature is for!
Or, should I put these Shimano Unishift on the downtube?
Last question: Can either of these shifters be disassembled from their clamps and mounted directly to the downtube braze-on bosses?
Here's what the shifters will be directing:
So, should I put these very cool Shimano Finger Tip shifters at the base of the stem? Now, before an uproar from the anti-stem shifter crowd, I've read several threads refuting the usual arguments against stem shifters. Plus, these shifters are really nice, with micro-ratcheting on both sides, a spring-assisted return,good looks, and little tiny stops to temporarily lock the levers in an upright position - but I don't know what this feature is for!
Or, should I put these Shimano Unishift on the downtube?
Last question: Can either of these shifters be disassembled from their clamps and mounted directly to the downtube braze-on bosses?
Here's what the shifters will be directing:
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This '86 Nishiki has (probably) non-original Suntour DT shifters, with Shimano XC Sport derailleurs...including the rare triple pulley wheel RD. I'd like to swap the Suntour out for Shimano, and either use the VO adapters with the Suntour set as bar-ends for another project, or put them on the auction site.
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Ha...what a confusing mess I made!
Thanks for noticing, I have since rewrote the original post to make more sense.
Thanks for noticing, I have since rewrote the original post to make more sense.
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Would there be any chance of finding cable housing in this unusual orangish-reddish color?