Originally Posted by
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I think that you may have hinted at the true difference between a rider/driver and an enthusiast.
Some of us enjoy the added dimension or challenge of friction shifting, AND are aware of key benefits that non-enthusiasts rarely even imagine..................
These days I alternate between bikes having every common type of shifting system, and have no difficulty at all adjusting to and enjoying the ride that goes with any of them.
Yes, I did say spirited riding.
Non-enthusiasts need not apply!
Exactly. It all depends on what you want to get out of the ride. Is the purpose of the bike to aid the rider in the completion of the goal, or is the act of riding the bike itself part of the challenge?
Some of us enjoy more than one flavor, that's why N+1.