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In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says...
> "Dennis Johnston" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<DVjxb.1836$US3.1625@okepread03>...
> > > ....... Why in the world would one ever need to shift both derailleurs at once? Not a
> > > functionality I have ever needed, or perceive I will ever need. BTW, I do have bikes with STI,
> > > barcons, and DT shifters, so I am very familiar with all of them.
> > >
>
>
> It used to be a good useful trick when we had half-step plus granny. A typical set up was
> 14-17-20-24-28-(34) and 28-42-46, so when riding on the flats, one would alternate between both
> large rings to fine-tune one's gear. For instance, one could ride in 42/17, then if the wind eased
> a bit go to 46/17, then to 42/14... Not so useful anymore with modern gearing. For better or for
> worst, that's another debate.
>
> Many other good reasons were highlighted so far. Let me add a few.
>
> I have a high short-reach stem, so the tops are about 2 cm higher than the saddle... and I ride
> from the drops 80-90% of the time. It allows better stability, especially in cross winds, but it
> also allows very quick access to bar-end shifters and to the brakes.
>
> I also place tilt the handlebars, so the drops are not horizontal, but rather point down to the
> rear axle (or slightly above it). I know it negates the effect of the short-reach stem, but it
> allows better wrist angle... and more long-term comfort.
It would only reduce the effect of the short stem when you are on the drops. If you ride the hoods,
it raises them a bit without raising the tops. That's what I do...
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> "Dennis Johnston" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<DVjxb.1836$US3.1625@okepread03>...
> > > ....... Why in the world would one ever need to shift both derailleurs at once? Not a
> > > functionality I have ever needed, or perceive I will ever need. BTW, I do have bikes with STI,
> > > barcons, and DT shifters, so I am very familiar with all of them.
> > >
>
>
> It used to be a good useful trick when we had half-step plus granny. A typical set up was
> 14-17-20-24-28-(34) and 28-42-46, so when riding on the flats, one would alternate between both
> large rings to fine-tune one's gear. For instance, one could ride in 42/17, then if the wind eased
> a bit go to 46/17, then to 42/14... Not so useful anymore with modern gearing. For better or for
> worst, that's another debate.
>
> Many other good reasons were highlighted so far. Let me add a few.
>
> I have a high short-reach stem, so the tops are about 2 cm higher than the saddle... and I ride
> from the drops 80-90% of the time. It allows better stability, especially in cross winds, but it
> also allows very quick access to bar-end shifters and to the brakes.
>
> I also place tilt the handlebars, so the drops are not horizontal, but rather point down to the
> rear axle (or slightly above it). I know it negates the effect of the short-reach stem, but it
> allows better wrist angle... and more long-term comfort.
It would only reduce the effect of the short stem when you are on the drops. If you ride the hoods,
it raises them a bit without raising the tops. That's what I do...
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