Yes that's what I was thinking with the STIs but just checked and there is a bit of a glitch in that they are 2x8 and I would like to keep the 3x8 gearing. I just have a soft spot for down tube shifters, I guess that's what I started with back in 1967 and index on downtube shifters seems radical to me! Hmmm I need a rethink.You'll ride the bike more with the stis.
And it looks better to me because it works better.
needs a shorter stem and forward bar throw compared to dt levers though
Black finish in 94 was radical.
Unfortunately now it's dull dull dull.
It's been Specialized to death.
As for the black stem, Raleigh seemed to do it around that time too, I have one on my Dynatech.