Originally Posted by
LastKraftWagen
My understanding is that, with the LCD display, you could simply hit a button and turn off the sequential shifts. I think one of the hassles would be programming in all the chainrings and cogs so the computer knows which shifts are sequential, and whether the computer actually accepts this reprogramming as so far I've only heard of one cassette option and a limited number of chainring combinations.
Otherwise Wayne, I would say just let the sequentials do their thing... If set up and working properly in a road configuration, the shifts are so fast and precise you probably wouldn't need to cross chain in anticipation of the next hill.
My two phennings.
You bring up a very good point here. Will users be required to use Shimano blessed chainrings and cassettes or will the controller adapt to custom setups?
I think electronic shifting will really become the standard at all component levels as the sequential shifting is refined. Really a lot of appeal to sequential at the entry level bikes. The user doesn't have to understand shifting "high" gears and "low" gears just get on and ride. Fewer controls to understand and it fits well with people who have never driven a motorized vehicle without an automatic transmission.
For me I am more excited about the triple front ring capability.