Originally Posted by
tomato coupe
There is no indication that the other responders either agree or disagree with that sentiment. Your conclusion is unfounded.
Post 2: Avoided cable cost, adjustability in cold.
Post 4: Speed of shift. Touch of button.
Grown on poster over time.
Post 8: Arthritis. To get hydro brake. (Bundled tech)
Post 10: To allow automatic systems.
Post 12: Has both, plans to go e-shift,
again.
Post 13: Maintenance avoidance.
Post16: Maintenance, adjustment.
Plans to keep.
Post 23: Trimming.
Post 30:
Never anything else again.
Post 32: Easy install.
Post 35: Different modes. Sequential shifting.
Post 40: Shifting modes. Lever designation.
...& of course Good ol' post 26: Never missed a shift, reliable, & uniquely suited to competitive endeavors. No plans to go back indicated.
Did you
read the thread?
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Thanks, all.
I do feel enlightened. Not much of the benefits listed here are readily apparent from a few short-ish test rides. I do feel my question has been satisfactorily answered.
In particular, the possibility for automated drivetrains (Nuvinci, Alfine, e-bike) & accessibility/configurability for disabled mobility to the masses are both things that had not occurred to me that present genuine innovation that would be more difficult with mechanical approaches.