Originally Posted by
dksix
Isn't the shifting limited because of the release levers that protrude from the sides of the hoods? How do you reach that when in the drops and do you ever trip it inadvertently where it's placed? I've considered trying an Athena 11 speed but fear I'll hate that feature.
It's just a thumb lever to switch, and if you're on the hoods or in the drops, it does take a conscious effort to hit it. No doubt there's a learning curve (and I'm trying to learn SRAM now), but I don't think it's that steep with the Campy, but it's a completely different feel.