Originally Posted by
grolby
The fact that you're doing it now and have not experienced any obvious problems to date does not mean that it is wise or not causing damage to your hub or danger to your health. It's not a good idea, period.
Unecessary fear mongering. Friction shifters do the EXACT SAME THINGS as an indexed shifter - just doesn't have handy clicks. Please tell us theoretically how it could be damaged by using friction instead of indexed assuming the person shifting isn't a moron.