Shimano's new Wireless Shifters/Derailleurs - looking cool

**philippeR** · 08-05-2008, 10:03 AM

^ Wow, what time is it in Montana ? Had any coffee yet ?

Edit : Directed at Crud, of course...

Wandrin* · 08-05-2008, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by uncle crud

Subtlety is not one of your strong points. Please go back and rethink.

As someone who rides a FS bike with disc brakes and a CB Joplin post, I'm fully aware that some developments are positive. Please use MORE of your noggin's contents next time, and try to figure out what point I'm ACTUALLY making, rather than what point you MISTAKENLY ASSUME me to be making.

Thanks.

Wow, you're a genuine fucktard. You think all those rookie errors should be overcome with technology. Here's a fucking hint for you.

Chain rub is a problem with installation/adjustment.

Cross-chaining is a problem with a MORONIC RIDER at the controls.

Riding up "slippy slopes" is a skill that must be mastered and technology will not change that.

How about a bike that makes you instantly a pro? I bet you'd love that one! Why learn anything when you can pretend to be something through technology!

Guess that point is too tough for you to understand -- fundamental skills, etc. Wouldn't want to bother with them, not when technology is available!

GO FUTURISTS! SPACE-AGE!

Glad to see you are the retro-grouch king of the universe.

I think you are having a problem of a MORONIC RIDER at the keyboard. You can't engage in conversation with more than one point of view without diving into name calling and deciding that everyone misunderstands your clearly superior point of view.

Let me recycle this piece of crap for you, too... Please use MORE of your noggin's contents next time, and try to figure out what point I'm ACTUALLY making, rather than what point you MISTAKENLY ASSUME me to be making.

**Sinecure** · 08-05-2008, 02:47 PM

Crud, are you a prick all the time, or just online? Great way to make your point, just tell everyone they're assholes because they don't hold your view.

**Trackhead** · 08-05-2008, 03:20 PM

I want that to rotate my Dynafit's.

**Rontele** · 08-05-2008, 03:47 PM

I like all the JONGs getting all butt hurt over Crud's comments.

Its par for the course for him. Grow a thicker skin.

**1wsguy** · 08-06-2008, 06:01 AM

I wonder what it would take to jam, or cause a misshift of the wireless signal from,...lets say.... an opponent, or evil team manager,.. or crazed TDF fan.?.?

**uncle crud** · 08-06-2008, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by philippeR

^ Wow, what time is it in Montana ? Had any coffee yet ?

Edit : Directed at Crud, of course...

Philippe, you're misunderstanding things. Try to be a bit less serious. I've seen you do it before.

Originally Posted by Sinecure

Crud, are you a prick all the time, or just online? Great way to make your point, just tell everyone they're assholes because they don't hold your view.

Good call!

Now go fix your crystal ball. It's busted, obviously.

Are you having a hard time understanding the role of a devil's advocate? I'd say the answer is YES.

Many thanks for your confusion!

PS: what makes me a prick? calling someone a fucktard? okay then. YOU are a fucktard. I dub thee Sir Fucktard of the Eedjits. Now go plunder some villages for the crown, fucktard.

Originally Posted by Rontele

I like all the JONGs getting all butt hurt over Crud's comments.

Its par for the course for him. Grow a thicker skin.

Wait until we start talking about skis, and these same fucktards tell a kid in the midwest skiing 500 ft vert that the best ski for his hardpack hill of man-made shit is a BroModel with over 100mm waist and no shape.

(note to Maggot regulars: not a slam on PMGear, but a slam on pseudo-experts on the internet)

**Sinecure** · 08-06-2008, 01:59 PM

Why isn't a nice straight Bro model a good ski for Buck Hill? Those fucking little pimples in the midwest are too small to make turns, so who needs sidecut? Figure 11 all the way you cumsucking fucktard asshat.

**brice618** · 08-06-2008, 02:13 PM

i was thinking the same thing as the tag... soon roadies will be launching off switchbacks throwing tail whips.

**XXX-er** · 08-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by 1wsguy

I wonder what it would take to jam, or cause a misshift of the wireless signal from,...lets say.... an opponent, or evil team manager,.. or crazed TDF fan.?.?

forget wireless

it could easily be jammed by signals from outer space ...I always line the insides of my bike & ski helmet with tinfoil so the little green fuckers can't get thru to me when I'm busy hucking my meat

**k2cruiser72** · 08-06-2008, 02:37 PM

I am confused, if'n it's wireless, what's that little wire doing above the rear deraileur? Looks like any other setup to me...

**pechelman** · 07-13-2009, 10:04 AM

bump for 2009
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJXKCoxMLnU&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Competitive Cyclist reviews Shimano Di2[/ame]

auto trim
just another benefit of electronic shifting

really impressive shifting action as well in that video
shameless plug as well, but maybe with good reason.

**stuckathuntermtn** · 07-13-2009, 12:42 PM

It's pretty stupid that it doesn't charge by your pedaling. Yet another gadget and yet another ac adapter hanging off the wall using power.
Also, road biking is gay and no man should EVER wear spandex. Hot girls, please feel free to continue.
I guess the self adjust front derailleur is pretty cool. I hate that damn noise!

**pechelman** · 07-13-2009, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn

It's pretty stupid that it doesn't charge by your pedaling. Yet another gadget and yet another ac adapter hanging off the wall using power.
Also, road biking is gay and no man should EVER wear spandex. Hot girls, please feel free to continue.

completely disregarding anything about losses due to added drivetrain drag and friction, they probably didnt bother with a recaharge system because that would require a winding and magnets, and they are heavy and take up space that just doesnt exist on a race bike.

and im 100% with you on the spandex
its laughable that he felt the need to change into spandex for that 30second shifting demo on a trainer.