On Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:52:54 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: IMO, why bother with indexing when modern derailleurs, chains, and cogs shift so, so wonderfully, precisely, quickly in friction.
My favorite 4 shifting systems are, in no particular order: Shimano 9-speed indexed bar-ends with any compatible rear derailer SRAM Force 22 (including brifters) SRAM Red 10-speed with Simplex retrofriction bar-end shifters Campagnolo Daytona 9-speed (including brifters) So, I like indexed and friction and use both quite happily. For me, handlebar-mounted shifters always seem more easy to use than downtube. For any extended event where I'd be concerned about system resilience, I'd go with Shimano 9-speed bar-ends because they have a fabulous friction mode. Any ride where fatigue is a factor, snappy indexed shifting rises in utility for me. Maybe the Campy group belongs at the bottom of the list, in terms of shifting performance, but I really like the shape of the brake levers. Ted Durant Milwaukee WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a3625d32-55d3-444b-86b3-3f36e56d3d1en%40googlegroups.com.
