It's mostly the position I'm concerned about. Apparently (when in adjustment) the barcons I'm looking at click. You have friction as a back up mode. Long ago, I did not like downtube shifters (but I had a bike that didn't fit well, etc, etc), so who knows whether it was the bike or the shifters or what. It was the position, not the shifters themselves (I belive they had a click mechanism also).

Added bonus from barcons - apparently you don't have to use a "rollamajig" on the brakes - something that gave me never ending fits on my Cannondale touring bike until I had new brakes put on.

Decisions, decisions!

So now...thoughts on the NWT v. the Crusoe?

Also, any recommendations for suspension seatpost? I'm not sure I *need* one, but I have a friend with a Friday who has a Nashbar suspended which is quite nice

Denise- Thank you for answering all my questions on Bike Fridays - it's amazing how helpful Friday owners are as a group!