Borobike,

What's your take on the stem shflifting? For me its getting a bit annoying, forget about changing gears if in the drops. And I have found that a sprint from a stop light irks me even from the hoods, the taking my hand off to shift while standing and pedaling should score me a spot in a circus act.

I do like the fact I can skip gears which is sweet when climbing and hitting a creast of a mini hill.