Originally Posted by
loimpact
In my ignorance, I have to ask.......
Why would bar end shifters/levers make any difference in the precision of shifting in comparison to brifters (or downtube/stem/etc) when properly adjusted???
With bar ends the front shifting is friction. With Campy the front is micro clicks so it's almost like friction that won't slip. With either system all you need to do is set the high and low limits no cable adjustment needed. I have used bar ends and have them on my touring bike. I now use Campy and have them on my singles, tandems and triplet. They both have good shifting front and rear. I have tried STI and was never happy with the front shifting. I think STI front shifting is one of the reasons a lot of riders don't like triple cranks.