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  • Why would anyone make custom derailleurs when modern electronic shifting works extremely well? It’s a bit like driving a car with manual transmission even though the latest automatics are very sophisticated. It’s about being involved in the operation of my bike, rather than just pushing a button. There’s a joy in feeling the gears engage perfectly because I – and not a computer – timed the shift perfectly.
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    And then I get a crunch, because even the best systems don’t shift that well with very high power outputs.
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    I don’t need to shift under load

    https://www.renehersecycles.com/my-pbp-bike-derailleurs/

    @amey

  • I am actually very pro electronic gears on road bikes.

    I understand that 'joy' wankery comes from a very campag place but fuck having to replace cables.

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