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[MENTION=2283]gruppo[/MENTION]...
I think the term is rather convenient, myself. I mean seriously....what's the harm?
The goal is not what's least expensive, if you'd reread my original post. And, I wouldn't call Ergo shifters least expensive, either. Bar end shifters are. The goal was/is to try and continue to use the Deore groupset I have since I like it and have made effort to acquire it. It's pretty snazzy in my book.
Yes, in twelve hours I could have found out what works and doesn't provided, of course, I have the integrated shifters to do this. But, I don't. So, before I went out spent money on anything, I've done weeks of internet searching to see what others have done and then ask questions where I felt I needed clarification. Is that a problem? Seems to me somehow my posting has sparked some bit of discord. I'm simply exploring the options. If some have done what I'd like to do successfully, it stands to reason I could keep what I have.....since I like it....and just get some brifters. (ooops... I said it). If it doesn't work, my world won't end, I'll have some new shifters, and I'll acquire whatever else I need.