Originally Posted by
Ken Brown
....I think brifters are wonderful.Sometimes they are called STI, which is Shimano's name, and stands for Shimano total integration. They are smooth and fast and I think the greatest innovation for a long time. Everyone does not share my enthusiasm so I expect to hear dissenting opinions.
Wow, people are strongly against STI/Brifters? I only used them on two rides and I could see myself getting used to them very quickly and not missing my bar-end shifters at all. I certainly do not miss having them on the down tube.