Don't rapid fire shifters look cooler?

Question

I mean of course its about how smooth you feel when riding the bike, but COME ON!! I don't see many rapid fire shifters when I see people ride their bikes.

Answer 1

They're actually very common. Those SRAM twisty shifters are typically found on department store bikes (walmart, costco, etc)

Most mountain bikes found at your LBS will have rapid fire shifters.

Personally, I think the rapidfire shifters shift smoother, but most of that sensation is from how well the derailleurs are tuned.

Answer 2

They look cooler, but they do require more frequent adjustments to keep them working well.  The old twist-grip shifters rarely require adjustment at all.  I do like the way my rapid-fire shifters are fast and quiet, but they are getting a little slow on the upshifts now.

Answer 3

MINE HAS THOSE!!!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...

NO SERIOUSLY...MOST NEWER BIKES FOR AROUND $600au HAVE THEM...

Answer 4

No, they don't look cooler than the integrated brake/gear levers on modern road bikes. But they are ergonomically wonderful because they fall right where your hands and fingers are positioned. I like them, but not because of their looks.