If your cycling experience goes back a few years, you may recall that gripshift was marketed as an upgrade to existing shifter choices.
Simpler and lighter than just about any shifter on the market, racers took to them in droves. Aside from the drawback of occasionally mis-shifting, they did (and still do) have one major advantage: in a panic the rider can shift from one end of the cogs to the other in one smooth motion with the hand still wrapped around the bars for control.
I see the choice of shifters as a personal one. Use what works for you and your needs.
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Originally Posted by
ahsposo
Ski, bike and wish I was gay.