Road Cycling - FlightDeck Help

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tiride
04-17-03, 08:53 PM
I misplaced my Flightdeck manual and just had to replace the battery. I was able to mostly figure out how to set it except I do not know what "INT" is for. It toggles between "111" and "222". Is it for two different tire settings? If anyone knows or could check their manual, I would appreciate it.

Also, I could not find a PDF version of the manual (like most manufacturers have). Is anyone aware if it exists and where I could find it?

Thanks


tiride
04-17-03, 09:22 PM
Just did a further search on this forum and found the answer

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cycleco...#flightdeck6500

Psykik
04-18-03, 09:32 AM
Thanks for sharing the link! Will put it in My Favorites!


Update...

just tried it and got:

404 Not Found

Found it here:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cyclecom_calibration_proc.html#flightdeck6500


khuon
04-18-03, 06:21 PM
If you're looking for a more complete manual:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21967&highlight=flight+deck

Breckbiker
05-03-03, 11:07 AM
The "111" tells the computer you are using a standard derailer. The "222" is for a type of derailer I have never heard of.

khuon
05-03-03, 11:30 AM
Originally posted by Breckbiker
The "111" tells the computer you are using a standard derailer. The "222" is for a type of derailer I have never heard of.

"222" is for Rapid-Rise. Essentially this is a rear derailleur that moves in the opposite direction of traditional derailleurs. The tension is reversed... among other things. Shimano started marketting this several years ago claiming it was "more intuitive" and easier to downshift under load. The newly revamped XTR group is only offered with Rapid-Rise.

I for one am fairly resistant to switching over to it since I usually have no problem downshifting my rear even under load and at this point, it would be less intuitive to me so the results would just be a lot more mis-shifting.