Originally Posted by
ADSW
Upgrade or buy a new bike?
Right now, I can almost not stand the shifting mechanism when i'm in the drops because it is a thumb shifter and i have to move my hand onto the hoods in order for me to reach it (really really not practical).
All feedback would be wonderful and much appreciated!
Sounds like you have Sora ? Is that 9 speed ?
You could buy better quality shifters (used or NOS) since that's the only problem with the bike. Race on it, then see if you really want to stick with it before blowing big bucks on a new bike.