New Gruppo on older bikes

I honestly can't see downtube shifter make it any worse on the climb, I usually selected the right gearing before I encounter the incline, rather than changing on the incline.

I have not been on this forum so long, but i would hope that someone who has been here as long as you would realise that you are talking complete and utter shit. You obviously have no idea about anything involving bikes. Especially going up hills.

Apparently, there are hills/mountains on this planet that change in gradient.... crazy shit, huh?

Do you work in Evans by any chance?