View Poll Results: Who uses a Heal Shifter

I use a heal shifter

860

59.89%

I DO NOT use a heal shifter

576

40.11%

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Feb 2, 2010 | 07:38 PM

#81

Teardrop

Road Warrior

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 1,290

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From: Salem, Or

Have had one on the last 3 bikes. Wouldn't own a bike without one.

Feb 2, 2010 | 07:40 PM

#82

djamann

Club Member

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 784

Likes: 2

From: Ohio

Use it all the time. Keeps me from scuffing my boots

Feb 2, 2010 | 07:58 PM

#83

CGLTD

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 2,272

Likes: 279

From: .

I took mine off and got an extended toe shifter.

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:05 PM

#84

Jed jr

Novice

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 21

Likes: 0

From: Pittsburgh PA

Yep - I always use mine.

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:10 PM

#85

GAZippoman

Road Captain

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 657

Likes: 1

From: Duluth GA

Didn't think I'd like it at first. Now use it all the time.

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:12 PM

#86

SixSixRider

Club Member

Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 760

Likes: 2

From: South Carolina

Size 15 boots and a heel shifter are not compatible!

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:19 PM

#87

Intrepid175

Road Warrior

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,383

Likes: 3

From: Texas City, TX

The bikes I learned to ride on back in the late 60's had heel/toe shifters. I tried using them, didn't really have a problem with them, just felt more comfortable using the toe side. For "me," it felt more natural to pull the toe up for an upshift than to push down with the heel. Most bikes I've ridden since then didn't have heel shifters anyway and that's only served to solidify my natural inclinations. As someone else mentioned, removing the heel shifter was the first mod I did to my bike as soon as I got it home. It's not a big deal either way, just depends on what the individual prefers.