I honestly can't see downtube shifter make it any worse on the climb, I usually selected the right gearing before I encounter the incline, rather than changing on the incline.
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I honestly can't see downtube shifter make it any worse on the climb, I usually selected the right gearing before I encounter the incline, rather than changing on the incline.