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AXS test was a success. No issues other than a battery swap needed mid-event. The thumb shifting didn't leave me in agony. It wasn't perfect but it was definitely better. I think there's probably some residual damage in my hand which is why it's still a bit painful. I could've done with moving the shifter a little closer and I think if I get my own set, I'll probably make the big paddle just do down shifts and the smaller buttons on the front do the upshifts. Also tempted to get a second shifter for the left so that I can shift when I'm faffing one-handed, plus spread the shifting load between thumbs. I may not bother if I end up with aerobars on the bike but this likely won't happen unless I'm deffo doing TD next year so it still seems a worthwhile idea in the interim.
Thinking now of sticking shorter stem on Stanton, dropping the post a little and getting the missus to ride it so I stop being precious about the Spark and kit it up for ultras.