Originally Posted by
HTupolev
What are we talking about when we say "faster?" If a shift is anticipated, then the hand-movement time arguably doesn't have any tangible implications. And the vast majority of shifts are anticipated. I think that might be wle's point.
(Of course, the shifts that aren't anticipated can be very important!)
Growing up, in the sixties, I always wanted a bike with DT since that was a mark of a really quality bike. Once I got one I was not impressed, they looked cool but did not care for them. Would like to see the ages of those who praise DT, seems to not be mentioned. Now that I am 66, overweight, less flexible, and a week ago had prostate removal surgery, I will eternally pass on DT. Couple of my bikes have brifters, there are ok if working well, (but here we go), give me thumb or stem shifters.