
Originally Posted by
cunninghamair
Sweet! My first road bike was one step from the curb when I rescued her. I didn't like the shifter on the stem, so upgraded quickly. But we still have her. Good luck being "stealth" on that pink bike

I don't care for shifters on the stems, either. Did you go with bar end shifts or what did you end up with? I don't know much about road bike shifters. I have to change out the cables, anyway, so I might as well change the shifters in the process.
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."