Originally Posted by
Eric F
I think you're over-estimating this issue. Not surprisingly, it's also an issue that's over-marketed. Mechanical systems shift under load, too. Maybe not in the middle of a 1000+W sprint, but if you're imagining having to soft-pedal for every shift, in every situation, that's not the case with any mechanical system of reasonable quality.
EDIT: "It looks cool" is a valid justification.
Agreed. A good modern mechanical system will shift under load and even under fairly heavy load if you lighten up for half a stroke. The trick is not to wait until you're about to grind to a stop.
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