Friction Shifting in 2022?!
Friction shifting is considered “old” technology. However, it has many advantages to more current and “advanced” shifting systems. In this video, I talk about why I’m actually ditching indexed shifting in 2022.
Friction shifting is considered “old” technology. However, it has many advantages to more current and “advanced” shifting systems. In this video, I talk about why I’m actually ditching indexed shifting in 2022.
I am going in the same direction probably. Derailleur – shifter incompatibility – planned obsolescence – going crazy, even with the electronic shifting that has no excuse.
And obviously, the prices.
I love your videos and attitude, especially your tireless experimentation!
Last night i watched your video about archer d1s, looks like ltwoo makes the same stuff..almost.
Take care and keep up the great work!
Thank you! I needed to hear this. To use a cassette with a big tooth low gear, however, … say a 46 … one would still need a long armed derailleur to mechanically “reach” that big disk, correct? I’ve always had my eye on a 13 speed Ekar and wondering whether I could use a less expensive mtb derailleur than splash out $ for the Campy Ekar version. Would a Microshift bar end friction shifter have enough arc to reach all 13?