Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
Yes, two handed front shifting is an exceptionally horrible idea. What were they thinking? Product differentiation? PIA? Just because? What ever the reason, it is a very bad design/function decision.
My guess is that, like a lot of SRAM's quirky features, it's a work-around to keep from violating a Shimano or Campy patent. It was the best design not foreclosed by somebody else's patent rights. Being the third (or worse) company to design a particular part has its disadvantages.
On the other hand, if you work all day in a factory and are accustomed to two-hand safety interlock switches, it probably feels like home!
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