Talbot Path Racer

Yes, to be honest we ran out of time- the joints between the conductive paint and the BTP's would normally be sealed and the whole thing clear coated.

However, Bespoked wasn't going to wait for us, so we took what we had.

We can't clearcoat until the conductive paint cures- and that takes some time.

jesus, that is one of the most incredible pieces of ingenuity regarding bikes that i've ever seen.

Congratulations Dammit your bike wins

The whole thing is still blowing my mind. Is this a world's first? I mean it's not exactly a functional step forwards but in terms of art/design/creativity, I've not seen it before!

interesting idea, theres talk in the industry at the moment of integrating wiring looms into the carbon layup of di2 ready frames. This is pretty for sure but I worry about the longevity of having it on the outside of the frame like that.

Me too.

A carbon / loom integrated frame could be written off from a loose connection?

Edit. Actually better on surface for repair?

Still, first time I've seen it.

Chapeau

Of course, while hard wiring is logical, wireless (Radio/Bluetooth/IR) is the ultimate answer.

*Basically the tech in micro helicopters which has been around for a while now. (Prob in development already tbh)

imagines tour saboteurs jamming derailleur frequencies

I have an old non cycle related project with this exact technology. A linear scale controlled via radio. Just too bulky atm. /csb

Maybe Dammits going to have to put a pencil in his riding kit to touch up any scratches in the conductive paint (half serious - no idea if that would work)

Also, can't stop thinking of R2D2 with this pic

So tomorrows biek control will be 4 recievers, (2 derailleurs + 2 brakes) and 2 transmitters, (levers/shifters) as part of groupset. The only thing holding it back imo is maintenance.

I think it'll go a touch further. Automatic shifting based on Power and cadence data. Just turn a knob to tell the computer you want a higher/lower target Power, or another knob for a higher/lower target cadnece. Braking will be balnced across the Wheels by the same computer, much like most modren cars.

And all fun shall be removed ;)

^^ regenerative of course.

I think it'll go a touch further. Automatic shifting based on Power and cadence data. Just turn a knob to tell the computer you want a higher/lower target Power, or another knob for a higher/lower target cadnece. Braking will be balnced across the Wheels by the same computer, much like most modren cars.

I don't think that's far off, it would be pretty easy to implement, the difficulty is in getting it small and convenient enough.

Don't nuvinci hubs nearly do this already?

And all fun shall be removed ;)

I dunno.

I've been riding the fixed loads of late. Theres something very appealing about steering and smashing the pedals.

Gears continue to vex me

I don't think that's far off, it would be pretty easy to implement, the difficulty is in getting it small and convenient enough.

Agreed, but I think the larger difficulty will be convincing the luddite cycling community to switch.

cf. disc brakes on the road

Leave the Luddites behind, they will follow eventually.

There would need to be a race button perhaps. Like those fast cars that Clarkson drives. Hes always turning the computer off.

So basically McLaren need to go P1 on a Venge.

Daaamn, this is it right?

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But he can't afford Campag.

Smirk.

Agreed, but I think the larger difficulty will be convincing the luddite cycling community to switch.

cf. disc brakes on the road

That's always a big hurdle but if you build it, they will come. I think, anyway. If you compare it to driving (I know, I know), the "joy" of driving for me involves a manual gear change, but having driven a car on a racetrack that can change gear much better than I can, performance autos are the future, if you're interested in maximising performance. The same could be said for bicycles, a nice little casual ride, it could be nice to do all the gear changes yourself but if you're training and competing at any level, then why not opt for a system that would enhance your performance automatically for you. With data logging and telemetry, you could have remote coaching, online or on the phone, thus reducing costs and opening up professional coaching to more people.

Dude, my coach is watching from a drone yo.

I get tasered if I'm too slow.

But he can't afford Campag.

Smirk.

Must spread etc etc

It must be said the path racer is near perfect, the rocker drop outs etc.