Another win for older tech?

  • hallettj@leminal.space
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    3 months ago

    I read that electronic shifting can automatically downshift when you come to a stop which I find a little tempting. But not tempting enough at the price I’ve seen. There’s a spot on my regular route where my habit is to downshift 6 times as I come to a stop sign at the bottom of a hill. I do wonder what it would be like not to have to think about that so much.

    • Zagorath@aussie.zone
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      3 months ago

      I believe some electronic gears are also really good at changing gear under pressure, which can be fantastic in a situation like that even if you doesn’t automatically downshift for you.

      • hallettj@leminal.space
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        3 months ago

        What does “under pressure” mean? Does it mean shifting while stopped? I’m told some non-electronic belt drives can do that.