Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN

I have a strong preference for friction front shifter when using a triple on a touring bike, but for the rear I really prefer indexed.

I have one bike that is friction front and rear, have not ridden it for a few years. But my two derailleur touring bikes and rando bike all have friction front with a triple and indexed rear. Touring, my rear indexed shifter is bar end and the rando bike has the Campy rear brifter.

Djb on this forum has experience with Gevenalle shifters, he may have more to say.