Originally Posted by
bobframe
I am still wondering what it will be like if I am climbing Hog Pen (one of Six Gaps in north GA mountains with pitches of 15% and better) and need to go down a gear while maintaining forward momentum-taking a hand off the handlebars in that situation concerns.
Yeah, I ride the Six Gaps and use bar-end shifters. I thought I was the only one out there without STI's and lycra. I usually do the Six gaps loaded, to train for longer trips, and really love using bar end shifters. But, I haven't tried using STI or downtube shifters. Nice ride!