> They let you shift front and rear with the same hand, either in quick > succession or even simultaneously if you want > to, and they can run across the length of the cassette much faster > than SIS.
There is a learning curve, but if you get it down pat, works wonderfully. This is exactly why I have never strayed from DT shifters. Good post otherwise. None of the homer - my shift style is better than yours - just a good list of the plus and minus for each. On Sep 14, 7:27 am, MichaelH <mhech...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have used SIS, barcons and down tube shifters and each has its > advantages. SIS is fast and keeps your hands right on the brakes; but > are a pain when they are out of whack, are expensive and have the > shortest life expectancy of any system. I don't care for the > ergonomics of pushing with my fingertips. Barcons are much slower > than SIS but have better ergonomics and otherwise offer similar > control at a much more affordable price than SIS. BEs are my favorite > for commuting or any time I'm in traffic - bike or car traffic. DT > shifters do require learning to reach down to shift, but it's not much > different than pulling out a water bottle. Your hand memorizes the > location and you want to keep your eyes up the road. DT shifters are > even faster than SIS. They let you shift front and rear with the same > hand, either in quick succession or even simultaneously if you want > to, and they can run across the length of the cassette much faster > than SIS. Vt, where I live, has lots of rolling terrain which rewards > rapid double shifts, so I much prefer DT friction shifters, and that's > what's on my Ram. I do miss a shift occassionally, but I simply see > that as a learning experience. BTW, if you want to teach someone how > to shift, I have found that BE is easier to master than SIS. The > shifters always move in the same direction as the chain, which > reinforces the learning and makes it easier to visualize what's > happening. > > If you go to a CD, you will get improved shifting from a FD with a > shorter cage, which allows it to be mounted closer to the ring, > without hitting the chainstay, as the 105 will on most bikes. I > highly recommend the new Campy. There is no compelling reason to > change the RD, but if you have something with a very long cage you > will get faster, smoother shifting from one with a shorter cage. > > Michael > > On Sep 13, 5:35 pm, Johnny Alien <johnnyal...@verizon.net> wrote: > > > > > > Hey Johnny, > > > > Downtube shifters are more classic than barcons and lighter too. A triple > > > really isn't classic, and the bottom bracket and cranks are both heavier > > > than a traditional double or compact double. > > > > Regards, Doug > > > > P.S. No slight intended, but it seems to me like a lot of Roadeos are > > > being > > > built up pretty much the way I would think most AHHs get built up rather > > > than as any lighter than average go-fasties... > > > I definitely wanted to be more on the racier end but with keeping with > > some classic looks. I never thought about it but DT shifters might be > > a fantastic idea. They are very light and more classic than putting > > on brifters. (I didn't want to do barcons). > > > 100% going to do a compact double. I'm not sure what to do with the > > FD and RD. But DT shifters??? You have me leaning this way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
