YMMV, obviously

I have been riding thru a Dozen Countries without problems on bike tours for 30 years and have been fine with a set of bar ed shifters ..

for all that Time ( recently opted to IGH for most of My Use Now**

maybe you want instant Electric switch like shifting Manufacturers are catering to your buying , Di2 the next Item in walletectomys.

I fix the stuff on the repair stand , Just dont Own any .. (now the youngsters take over the bike shop jobs..)

Un said is riding technique ,, do you let up on the pedal Force so the mechanism can work?