First real test ride complete. Very mixed results.

Overall shifting accuracy is comparable to down tube set-up I have on my Colnago. I was worried the extra cable length (especially since I haven't swapped out any cables/housing) would impact shifting. The big variables in the "likability" are the direction of shifting and the hand position you are in.

Shifting to a smaller cog/chainring from the drops. "A+" These are phenomenal in this application. You can reach your thumb up just push the lever don't even need to move your hands.

Shifting to a larger cog/chainring from the tops. "B-" works but a little awkward, I could see getting used to it.

Shifting to a smaller cog/chainring from the tops. "B" works but requires some funny moves, again, I can see getting used to it.

Shifting from the hoods. "B" Again. Comparable hand moves.

Shifting to a larger cog/chainring from the drops. "D-" Not a complete fail, but having to lift your hand up and shift can be really bad. Reaching to the downtime is natural and your body can stay down, the up-reach causes more body moves.

Shifting both levers (The bike has a half-step in front, so I would normally do a lot of shifting of chainring and freewheel in the same reach) "C-" not easy to do, requires shifting one then the other (not really able to do both at once since you are de-weighting your hand to shift), vs. the simple reach down and shift both levers (maybe not simultaneously) in one motion for shifters on the downtime.