Originally Posted by
koine2002
I did fine with the DT shifters and was safe, however, the traffic lights issue just makes it safer and easier--at least as far as my sense of it. I know our feelings on safety don't make it safer, but in this case, it helps me at the stops ans starts.
When you're riding in traffic, are you commuting? Have you ever tried fixed gear or single speed? I feel A LOT safer riding in downtown traffic on the fixed gear (I run a front brake).