I'm about to try using the Archer D1X to electronically shift, using their provided buttons. That said, I'll probably mount them near the brake levers anyway as that is where my hands are most of the time (yes, I did consider downtube mounting

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Originally Posted by
skyhon
Since almost all shifting is done electronically on modern bikes, the shifting can be done anywhere on the bike or you can even have wireless buttons/sensors on your cycling jersey or on the pedals to shift up and down. It doesn’t have to be close to the brake levers. I am sure someone has thought of that. It’ll be interesting to see some hacks or something on the internet.
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