Shimano Flight Deck

UnworthyPapaLazaru
UnworthyPapaLazaru Posts: 422
edited November 2008 in Commuting chat
What is it? I keep reading, during my extensive research, that brake levers are flight deck compatible...???
Cannondale F500
Peugeot Fixed Gear
Specialized Hardrock
Baordman Team Carbon
Haro Freestyler Sport 1984
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    UnworthyPapaLazaru wrote:
    What is it? I keep reading, during my extensive research, that brake levers are flight deck compatible...???
    Its a cycle computer that connects to electrodes in your shift levers (Shimano and Campag have their own). It calculates speed and cadence based on the wheel size and the cassette range which you choose. If your shift levers have two little bumps in the rubber of the hoods on the inside, they are flight deck compatible.
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    Always Tyred wrote:
    UnworthyPapaLazaru wrote:
    What is it? I keep reading, during my extensive research, that brake levers are flight deck compatible...???
    Its a cycle computer that connects to electrodes in your shift levers (Shimano and Campag have their own). It calculates speed and cadence based on the wheel size and the cassette range which you choose. If your shift levers have two little bumps in the rubber of the hoods on the inside, they are flight deck compatible.

    Rubbish, it's for rich folks like myself. When I am in my private jet on my way to an exotic rendezvous with whichever supermodel I am currently dating, the shimano system allows me to remote control my gears from the cockpit. That way Winstanley (my valet) can carry on cycling on the turbo at home, whilst I select the gears for him. I do this so as to ensure in my absence the bike keeps turning over, which keeps the gears crisp.

    That's what it does in my imagination anyway.
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    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • avoidingmyphd
    avoidingmyphd Posts: 1,154
    that's about how useful / good value it is too
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Its a really good idea in theory - avoiding the need for wires and/or unreliable wireless to the cranks to get cadence, but I understand that execution has been lacking. I think they are now coming with GPS, altitude, HRM and all the other things that you really, really, really need.
  • UnworthyPapaLazaru
    UnworthyPapaLazaru Posts: 422
    ok guys. Cheers. Not a priority then...!
    Cannondale F500
    Peugeot Fixed Gear
    Specialized Hardrock
    Baordman Team Carbon
    Haro Freestyler Sport 1984
    Coming Soon...Canyon Nerve AM 7.0
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    UnworthyPapaLazaru wrote:
    ok guys. Cheers. Not a priority then...!
    Surely you need an altimiter?

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