Yep, ratcheting shifters work great
related note;
The old Suntour power ratchet types feel smoother with more definitive ratcheting than modern shimano supposed 'light action' shifters
leading me to have a habit or replacing my shimano stuff with old suntour whenever I can
why?? doesn't shimano copy the old mehanism design? patents must be over by now right?
'light action' feels more like, standard friction with sand contaminating it for one direction....