Originally Posted by HillRider
You can downshift up to four cogs in one lever sweep with both STI and Ergo shifters. Ergos (pre-07 for all models and '07 Record and Chorus) let you upshift the entire width of the cassette in one push of the release button.
STI/Ergo are clearly superior to barcons when you are standing while climbing or accelerating. You can easily reach brifters but not barcons from the hoods.
+1
STI/Ergo has a huge advantage in shifting multiples over friction, not the other way around.
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