Originally Posted by hokiefyd

Yes -- one of the reasons I want to use the linear pull brakes is because the original trigger shifters on this bike don't have the gear indicator windows (you have to look down to know which sprocket you're on), and the bike will be ridden by my 11 year old who I'm trying to get in the habit of using her gears effectively. (I suppose a case could be made that learning to use gears WITHOUT the indicators could be better in the long term, but I digress.)