Are down tube shifters obsolete?

I set my touring bike up with downtube shifters and in this video I'll discuss the pros and cons of using them today. Leave a comment below if you liked this video or buy me a coffee if you're a fan of DT shifters: https://buymeacoffee.com/bikingplaces Affiliate link to a nice set of down tube shifters: https://amzn.to/3Mrmf2H (video is not sponsored but I may earn a commission from purchases using affiliate link) I've got a bunch more videos about the bikes and trips I mentioned: Surly:    • My touring bike handlebar accessories setu...   My touring bike cockpit    • My DIY "alt alt handlebars" for bike touring   The wacky alt bars on my Surly    • Welding my broken steel bike frame back to...   Welding the Surly back together Trips:    • Albania bike tour (Tirana - Berat - Gjirok...   Albania bike tour    • Minnewaska State Park (NY) - Awesome Place...   Minnewaska ride Other bikes:    • Specialized Crux: bikepacking setup on a c...   My Specialized Crux set up for bikepacking    • Riding my rebuilt 1990 Specialized Rockhop...   My Specialized Rockhopper set up with down tube shifters #downtube #shifters #friction