Flight Deck???

berksbadger
berksbadger Posts: 36
edited March 2010 in Road beginners
Hi All,

I thought I just about understood the vast array of terms when I read - 'flight deck compatible' as a spec for brake levers on an Allez Elite.

Could someone tell me waht the blue hell that means?

Thanks

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  • ilikecycling
    ilikecycling Posts: 50
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    The Flight Deck cycle computer not only provides more information than conventional cycling computers, it features control keys integrated into both the right and left shift lever units for more convenient "hands-on-bars" operation. With no control keys on the display head, Flight Deck cycle computer is able to offer an extra-large screen with easy-to read information. In addition to all the normal cycling computer functions, Flight Deck cycle computer gives you a graphic gear position display, gear size display after shifting, and cadence display without the need for a crank sensor.
  • ravey1981
    ravey1981 Posts: 1,111
    Where are the buttons on the shifters? Or do the buttons come with the computer and you add them to the shifter?
  • mattbass789
    mattbass789 Posts: 355
    they fit into recesses in the hoods of the brake and gear levers. just behind where your thumb naturally rests. so you press them on the left one on the right, to scroll through functions.
    “If you worried about falling off the bike, you’d never get on.”

    @mattbeedham
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    There are pimples on the shifters already, when fitting the computer you add the switches to the shifters.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • ravey1981
    ravey1981 Posts: 1,111
    Ah right I see, How are the computers rated generally?

    I fitted a cateye double wireless to my spare/turbo bike today and the cadence magnet fitting is a bit ugly... I assume these computers work out you're cadence from the road speed and gear ratio?
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    ravey1981 wrote:
    I assume these computers work out you're cadence from the road speed and gear ratio?

    Yes, you could be freewheeling downhill at 30mph and according to the computer have a cadence of 90rpm :? That is the only gripe I had when I had FD on my bike.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • berksbadger
    berksbadger Posts: 36
    Thanks guys.

    It all helps my understanding.

    Cheers
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    redvee wrote:
    ravey1981 wrote:
    I assume these computers work out you're cadence from the road speed and gear ratio?

    Yes, you could be freewheeling downhill at 30mph and according to the computer have a cadence of 90rpm :? That is the only gripe I had when I had FD on my bike.

    Serves you right for freewheeling - descents are for going even harder!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • shmo
    shmo Posts: 321
    Yes, you could be freewheeling downhill at 30mph and according to the computer have a cadence of 90rpm :? That is the only gripe I had when I had FD on my bike.

    Can be quite useful that, as I believe it will give a rough estimate to the cadence you'll need to exceed if you want to go faster.

    Got flightdeck mounts on both my bikes and switch the display unit between them. It's decent enough for showing the speed but the real bonus is the gear display, never have to look down again. I don't use the buttons much as I find the smaller output showing the clock, odo, cadence etc a bit hard to read and I don't really care enough to squint down for a better look.

    Could have to made the rubber buttons on the back a bit easier to press which start and configure it.

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