Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
For sure. They just need to figure out a workaround to allow their dual paddle tech to shift while routing shift cables under the bar tape. I am pretty sure exposed cables is a hard pass moving forward for most consumers.
Since SRAM seems to be done with doubletap, itd be neat if they licensed it out to Microshift which would solve the exposed cables.
Microshift does have some road shifters with hidden cables, but they have that thumb button for shifting too. The dual paddle style they designed is really kinda nice.
I used some R9s for the first time this past weekend on a century. They work good. Easy to set up. Took 1 two mile shakedown ride, then shipped the bike to it's destination. Pulled it out of the box. No adjustment needed. They were paired with a Sakae crank, Deore RD and Suntour FD. The key here is the 12 speed will work on the 11 speed hubs. That being the case, all Microshift has to do is offer some shifters and derailleurs that work. They also as you stated, have to have the cables hidden.