How can I change components on my bike?

[Cataboo]

I honestly still do not know what your real problem is, as sora are made for drop bars.

Perhaps if you described your issue, there might be some more input?

I think it's already been covered in this thread that you can't shift gears when down in the drops with sora shifters.

So her problem is that she can't shift in the drops.

Sora may be made for a drop bar, but it's retarded to have a bike that you can't shift from the drops.

Least that would be the only way I can interpret what she's saying.

But maybe she just wants an upgrade.

Greta,
Finding a used bike with a componentry level you want might be a good option - I'm not sure it is worth paying full price for a new bike with the components you want because it's too expensive to upgrade your old bike.

Can you or your husband do any of the work yourself?