Originally Posted by
Grand Bois
I dislike the Suntour ratcheting shifters because they click. Friction shifters shouldn't click, IMO.
I like components that work well, regardless of the sound they make. Some of my favorite bike parts click, like when you have a Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed hub tuned just right and you get that nice steady ticking in 2nd gear. Music to my ears.