Originally Posted by Bob Dopolina

@iamtim

First, you need to go back a read the last few pages. You are bringing up points that have already been addressed. Poor form.

Just say shifter and everyone will understand you because it is the norm, the rule, what the vast majority of bikes are equipped with. If you mean something other than those 99% of bikes and you really mean DT shifters or barcons then just say so. It's not rocket surgery.

Second, you do understand that this is humour, non? Keeding? Joking? A little tongue in check levity?

"Brifter" is one of the dumbest words ever created by the slack jawed but I sure a heck ain't gonna get my panties in a twist over it (but I might have a laugh dragging out a heated debate about it with some oh so serious Freds who seem strangely invested in this abomination).