Originally Posted by
Andy_K
Late to the conversation...smack me if someone has already said this. My favorite quote on electronic shifting is from
BikeSnobNYC:
I remember when I could fix things on my car when they broke.
Yes, I remember manual chokes, replacing spark plugs and points every year, and maybe a rotor cap too. The good old days when you pumped the accelerator before starting the car, especially in the winter. Hopefully you didn't flood it.
Cars have gotten way more complex, but at the same time they're more reliable and require less regular maintenance.