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I doubt Campagnolo or Shimano will do wireless. Especially if FSA or SRAM have patents on things they need. Shimano and Campy both hate paying for other peoples tech. Shimano more than anyone. I also think they both have so much invested in the wired systems that they won't run that way. They might walk incredibly slowly that way eventually. But after certain patents expire. I think this kit shows real promise and is well done. Especially given the market and challenges. I would even consider it on a new bike for myself. I do dislike the cranks. It's kind of bulbous around the arms. The Gossamer and Omega are cleaner looking except they're alloy. I like the looks of the older FSA cranks especially the 5 bolt ones. |
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Not sure. I know they make disc mountain brakes. It wouldn't be hard to do. There's room in the lever body. And if they can keep the body about the same size, then that's awesome. I would bet they've got something in the works. And they have a 20x20 booth this year. Maybe they're showing a disc kit at NAHBS. I'll ask on Monday.
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It is not a novel idea so I am not sure how anyone would have a patent on it. And if you go that route, FSA and SRAM might be licensing wireless tech themseleves.
I think it is typical Shimano, let everyone work the bugs out for several years (i.e. road disc) and then come out with a better version that sets the "wireless standard". I personally waited out the road-disc-TA thing until now when it seems to have settled on Hydro-TA12 so I am happy to wait on the sidelines for Shimano wireless. That is when I will probably jump in and go full on custom/Ti/Hydro/TA12/Wireless/All-Road bike. For now, I will be more than happy with my Seven mid-reach brake mechanical road bike. Quote:
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I'm hopelessly old school, I guess. Any and all electronic groups don't interest me in the slightest. "Game changer"? Not MY game.
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Read an article about wireless and campagnolo, there is a big chance they have wireless already, the question is when.
I do believe that wireless is the way to go, even to convert a frame to electronic with wireslss is a lot easier. No drilling but maybe just rid off down tube bosses in old frames and good to go. |
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1. Thanks for sharing 2. Im glad a new guy is in the game pushing limits 3. This is the Ugliest group on the market 4. I cant get into powered things on bikes unless they are powered by the bike, ala Dynamo. wireless and electric shifting would only be acceptable to me if your riding creates the power to charge the items. otherwie i dont bike to be powered by stuff. |
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I'm still waiting for wireless braking or at least wired braking. Cables are so last century.
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I'm surprised I haven't seen more Dynamo powered Di2 setups. On topic: I like the RD and shifters. FD and brakes are what they are. I'm with everyone else on the cranks, ick. Last edited by bmeryman; 01-13-2018 at 10:50 AM. Reason: Keepin' it on topic. |
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From center of the post to center of the post it is 7mm. I attached a picture of the back of the flip-flop post. Last edited by sales guy; 01-13-2018 at 11:40 AM. |
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Also, here are the weights for everything.
Front derailleur: 155 w/concave block and bolt Rear derailleur: 205 Front brake: 167 w/spacers and bolt Rear brake: 173 w/spacers and bolt BB: 84 w/spacers Crankset: 571 rings, bolts and both arms Front lever: 155 w/batteries and clamp Rear lever: 155 w/batteries and clamp Cassette: 255 w/lockring. 11x28t Chain: 255 w/master link, uncut at 116 links Front QR: 60 Rear QR: 65 Front wheel: 705 w/rim tape Rear wheel: 886 w/rim tape Battery: w/seattube plug and wires for a 50cm frame The wheels, heavier than their claimed weight. Claimed 1530, actual 1591. Thats a big difference. The Levers, they are very light. Feel like they have nothing in them. The post is titanium, the clamp looks stainless and the bolt is alloy. They've really tried to keep them light. The front derailleur cage, it's stainless. Took a magnet to it. |
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Is the battery similar dimensionally to Di2? Could I use the same battery holder (like the Ritchey or Zipp ones for example)?
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Overall length- 150mm Wire end- 18mm diameter x 45mm long (minus the plug) Non-wired end- 17mm diameter x 105mm long I attached pictures. In the pic it has the plug used to hold it in. I am betting the battery will fit any plug. But I don't have any others here so I don't know for sure. The one on it says FSA. |
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If it just moves the whole brake down to accomplish the longer reach it doesn't actually accommodate a bigger tire.
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That was my thought as well so they are either trying to deal with some of the carbon rims that have lowered brake tracks or there is something else to the brake that makes it work as 47-57mm reach with clearance for bigger tires and/or fenders.
Being FSA and the level of that group, I am thinking it is to accommodate carbon rims and not for larger tires and fenders. Quote:
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