Colnago Master DI2 Project
08-17-15, 12:12 PM
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Colnago Master DI2 Project
Hi all.
I had a question for all you guys... I have spare Ultegra Di2 kit that I'm thinking of mating to a Colnago Master ('12). I can go external, but I think it would kill the lines of the bike (and it's a white frame). So, the question is.. would you drill the frame? I think it should be okay to do so since it's steel and not carbon, but is it sacrilegious to do so?
I had a question for all you guys... I have spare Ultegra Di2 kit that I'm thinking of mating to a Colnago Master ('12). I can go external, but I think it would kill the lines of the bike (and it's a white frame). So, the question is.. would you drill the frame? I think it should be okay to do so since it's steel and not carbon, but is it sacrilegious to do so?
08-17-15, 12:15 PM
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wait for wireless SRAM, and sell your Di2
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I would not drill a Colnago frame. But, that's just me.
08-17-15, 02:00 PM
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source?
reason I ask is that SRAM has a patent for wireless shift technology which works on a 2.4GHz spread spectrum, AES encryption, etc, etc. Most garage doors standardize in the 300-400MHz range and utilize their own suite of security features. vastly different technologies to the point that your proposed situation of garage door openers interfering, much less actuating, is impossible.
so either SRAM has abandoned the system they have patented for a vastly inferior design, or you're blowing smoke.
google search for SRAM, wireless, and anything related to garage doors only bring up another post on this forum by you. odd.
reason I ask is that SRAM has a patent for wireless shift technology which works on a 2.4GHz spread spectrum, AES encryption, etc, etc. Most garage doors standardize in the 300-400MHz range and utilize their own suite of security features. vastly different technologies to the point that your proposed situation of garage door openers interfering, much less actuating, is impossible.
so either SRAM has abandoned the system they have patented for a vastly inferior design, or you're blowing smoke.
google search for SRAM, wireless, and anything related to garage doors only bring up another post on this forum by you. odd.
08-17-15, 02:14 PM
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I think it was supposed to be a joke.
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I heard from a good source that Campagnolo won't release their wireless system because it accidentally brought down a satellite.
08-17-15, 06:15 PM
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reason I ask is that SRAM has a patent for wireless shift technology which works on a 2.4GHz spread spectrum, AES encryption, etc, etc. Most garage doors standardize in the 300-400MHz range and utilize their own suite of security features. vastly different technologies to the point that your proposed situation of garage door openers interfering, much less actuating, is impossible.
so either SRAM has abandoned the system they have patented for a vastly inferior design, or you're blowing smoke.
google search for SRAM, wireless, and anything related to garage doors only bring up another post on this forum by you. odd.
reason I ask is that SRAM has a patent for wireless shift technology which works on a 2.4GHz spread spectrum, AES encryption, etc, etc. Most garage doors standardize in the 300-400MHz range and utilize their own suite of security features. vastly different technologies to the point that your proposed situation of garage door openers interfering, much less actuating, is impossible.
so either SRAM has abandoned the system they have patented for a vastly inferior design, or you're blowing smoke.
google search for SRAM, wireless, and anything related to garage doors only bring up another post on this forum by you. odd.
08-26-15, 03:00 PM
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since they just announced the SRAM wireless system, looks like I'm not drilling
08-26-15, 04:47 PM
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I advocate going with the SRAM. But to be fair, if Colnago is willing to drill their frames for DI2, why shouldn't we be willing?
08-26-15, 04:51 PM
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08-26-15, 05:10 PM
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My OCD wouldn't let me put anything but Campy on a Colnago, especially a steel one. I don't judge others though, I know I'm the one with hangups.
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You could look at it another way. All the Italian frames are dreaming of being built with Shimano or SRAM. Instead all the Luddites keep forcing Campy on them in the name of tradition. Lighten up and give your frame what it really wants. That Colnago frame is chanting, "Don't disgrace me, Dura-Ace me!" Who are you to impose your will on it?
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All steel rusts. What's a couple more drilled holes.
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