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jbeattie wrote: .... I think that the curmudgeon handbook, chapter six, has a lengthy discussion of the benefits of DT friction shifters. IIRC, they a (1) slow and imprecise shifting, (2) missed shifts, (3) conspicuous contrarianism, (4) longevity like an incurable skin condition, (5) inconvenient location, and (6) conspicuous contrarianism. Clearly superior to any STI/Ergo like system. A double dose of "conspicuous contrarianism" ("3" and "6"). Isn't that overkill? Perhaps (6) is better replaced by: (6) Requires levels of skill not present in modern cyclists. ....I'm planning to put some Simplex Retrofriction downtube levers on my next bike... -- Dennis Davis |
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