Originally Posted by isotopesope
i_r_beej,
do you use sti shifters or barcons with your midge bars?
I use STI. The levers are within easy reach from the drops. When on the hoods, i find that i actuate the small paddle (for upshifts) with my ring or pinkie finger-- not index or middle like when i used to ride conventional drops. But it's not difficult or awkward.
The design of the Midge makes it really well suited to bar-end shifters as well. The flare points the levers away from your knees and the flat part of the hook is short er than typical so that you're not having to slide your hand wayyy back to get to the levers.