I come from a Dura-Ace 7800 bike. Recently build up a new bike with Rival and actually enjoy it a lot more, particularly the shifter design. Can't wait to make the leap to Red when I save up.

To elaborate- the shift lever blades are really just that- blades. The innards are in the hoods. The design is much more refined and modular in appearance. Shifting feels about the same, no big deal. Double tap is great compared to the Shimano system. I always hated how all the innards on Shimano STI controls are in the head of the brake blade.

My hands have never been picky so I'll refrain from commenting about the ergonomics other than mentioning that it works fine- no discomfort.

The DA7800 bike is custom build Ridley Boreas, new Rival bike is a Kestrel Evoke.