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Originally Posted by jkbrwn
I must say, I admire how much of a staunch advocate you are for downtube shifters. Is there any reason for this? Cheaper to buy than modern shifters? You just like them?
Also love that frame. Gorgeous.
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i think i just like them.
i've been working on boats, jet skis, motorcycles and cars my entire life. i think i just appreciate the dead simplicity of the bicycle in basic form. what i really like is that all these years and innovations later, DT shifters in friction mode still work fine, and i can go out and enjoy a ride next to people with electric wireless shifting and ride along with them just fine. note that i dont hate any of the modern stuff and concede that it's all just great stuff, but in my mind it's cool to keep the old tech alive.