I am very confused about shimano index downtube shifters.. Hopefully you know something about them to help me? seeing as you know about the non compatability.
I have an XT rear mech and and going to get an 8 speed shimano rear cassette, which shimano index downtube shifters will work? I am presuming the Dura Ace ones wont? would these work? www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13671
if not what else could I use? I do not want to spend hundreds on STI shifters.. thanks!