Bianca Pratorius wrote:
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> For many of you it may be no supprise, but I was shocked to find out
> yesterday that for mountain stages, Armstrong has used and intends to
> use a DT shifter for the front chainring. Apparently, he finds SIS
> shifting too risky and too hard to control for front derailleur
> trimming.
This has been going on since the 1980s and Andy Hampsten. It is done for weight; has absolutely nothing to do with "risky" or "hard to control." And it is OFF TOPIC Garth so unless you like getting booted off the list I suggest you drop it!
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA
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