Retroshift - Index or Friction

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Retroshift Index or Friction from Retroshift on Vimeo.

Quick video to show how easy it is to have an index and friction system. Not a bad feature if you should tweak a derailleur hanger for example.

Also wanted to show this as I am still getting questions as to if it will do friction.

Sorry for wobbly stand (it needs repair)!

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