Originally Posted by ravenmore

Sram always seemed to me like you had to turn the crank less before the chain would move.

The shift at the brifter only moves the rear derailer. The chain doesn't move over and engage the cog until you start pedaling. Sram always seemed like there was less of a pedal stroke movement before the chain was engaged on the desired gear, which is probably why I felt it shifted better under "load" - such as going up a steep hill.