Originally Posted by
BotSpanx
I can't install separate levers and shifters. On the reach-back city bars, the levers are mounted perpendicular to the ground, which causes a conflict between the front of the lever/cable area and the trigger shifter pod (if you don't want to contort your wrist in order to use it). I've tried already with several lever/pod combinations. Under normal circumstances (on mtb bars), the levers would be facing more outward, making way for the shifter pod.
Seperate components fron the same groupset will always give you more rotational flexibility than an integrated set. You sould also considure SRAM shifters but You'll need a SRAM rear derailleur.