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Post by cusqueno on Oct 28, 2016 9:33:23 GMT
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Post by sprockit on Oct 30, 2016 23:45:29 GMT
I can't see this catching on at all amongst us Viscount enthusiasts.
My battery would run flat pretty quickly around these 'ere 'ills!
Advances in bicycle technology (e-bikes, disc brakes, suspension forks, full sussers, et al) are all very well and do have their place in the grand scheme of things, but one of the main things about bicycles that appeals to me is the longevity and non-polluting characteristics of such a simple mechanical device.
Will gadgets such as e-bikes and these electronic shifters last the 50 years that my BSA has been rolling along, and how much energy is used charging them up?
How likely would it be that if we all converted to electronic shifting for a future DFR that I'd be riding along, change gear, and someone else's gear also changed, electronically triggered by my own gear shift? Imagine the potential chaos on a Sky Ride or other mass event.
Does anyone know how many frequencies are available for these systems to avoid interference with other riders?
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Post by roser024 on Jul 17, 2017 8:31:37 GMT
Electronic gear-shifting for bicycles is becoming increasingly common, with big names like Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM all offering complete systems. However, what happens if you have a perfectly-good mechanical shifting setup that you don't want to replace, yet you still like the idea of crisp, precise electronic shifts.
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 17, 2017 15:56:09 GMT
I prefer sweet, simple, well crafted, mechanical things. We now have electric cars that drive themselves; perhaps bicycles will go the same way? People can then play with their phones while riding; or is it being carried?  Cheers Jim |
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