Originally Posted by
Hirohsima
I think the flip side is,.... is spending $250 worth being able to shift out of the saddle in traffic? I think so.
Epic fail.
If you're depending on your shifters to keep you safe in traffic, then you're doing something wrong. In nearly any activity, your goal should be to never get into a jam in which you are dependent solely on your equipment to keep you out of danger. I think that improving your technical riding skills and learning to ride strategically will enable you to avoid getting into situations in which you must use out of saddle shifting to get out of a mess.