Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Perhaps i need to clarify my "pause" comment about ShiftMates. I run Ergo levers of the pointy hood vintage. When the ShiftMate is used the index gear (inside the lever) has been changed out from the 8 speed to the 9 speed version. The need to use a ShiftMate is driven by the desire to mix system brands. In my case Ergo levers and Campy rear ders with Shimano cassettes.
I've had three different setups requiring a Shiftmate:
1. 10-speed Ergos, 9-speed Shimano cassette, Shimano rear derailleur.
2. !0-speed Ergos, 10-speed Shimano cassette, Shimano rear derailleur
3. !0-speed Shimano indexed shifters, 10-speed Campy Cassette, Campy rear derailleur.
In every case I've never noticed any hesitation in the shifting compared to using a "straight" single maker drive train. Maybe I'm just not all that perceptive.