Yes, OT. I apologize for cc'ing my response to the group.
Julian Shapiro
Sag Harbor, NY
shifter
> Bianca Pratorius wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
> .