Hi,
I have a nice mid 80's road bike (Medici pro strada w columbus tubing) that I'd like to convert to break shifters. It has an 8 speed shimano 600 group. The rear derailer is an older 105, I'm picking up a 600 rear derailer for the sake of uniformity.
My question is, whats the best break shifters to use for this upgrade. What kind of compatibility issues do I have to look for. I've been told I can have more speeds on the shifters than on the R derialer/casette, but not the other way around,is this true? My first choice would be 600 break shifters, but I hear they are hard to find as they were only made a couple years before they became ultegra. I'd like to get the shifters and cables for under $100. Any suggestions?
Thanks
I have a nice mid 80's road bike (Medici pro strada w columbus tubing) that I'd like to convert to break shifters. It has an 8 speed shimano 600 group. The rear derailer is an older 105, I'm picking up a 600 rear derailer for the sake of uniformity.
My question is, whats the best break shifters to use for this upgrade. What kind of compatibility issues do I have to look for. I've been told I can have more speeds on the shifters than on the R derialer/casette, but not the other way around,is this true? My first choice would be 600 break shifters, but I hear they are hard to find as they were only made a couple years before they became ultegra. I'd like to get the shifters and cables for under $100. Any suggestions?
Thanks