When the first pro level index shifting arrived, Shimano SIS, we called it Sissy shifting.

Shift like a man, go friction.

Today most would be lost without indexing, Toe clips would boggle most current riders' minds.

Most modern ride I have has Ergo8, if I was racing today, it would have to be Ergo 10.
But that is only one out of 20.

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