Flight Deck integrated computer
10-07-20 | 05:49 PM
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Flight Deck integrated computer
Anyone ever use the integrated Flight Deck computer on Ultegra 9 speed shifters? I’m not sure if I want to use it or cut it out. Curious if anyone has ever used one. Thanks
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10-07-20 | 06:03 PM
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I had one.
I actually liked the virtual cadence. Based on speed & gearing, not actual cadence, it was nice ti know on descents if I would spin out on the gear selected.
Other than that, just another computer. I mostly use the clock feature.
I actually liked the virtual cadence. Based on speed & gearing, not actual cadence, it was nice ti know on descents if I would spin out on the gear selected.
Other than that, just another computer. I mostly use the clock feature.
10-07-20 | 06:24 PM
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I had THREE! I liked the gear indicator thing and the buttons in the hoods. First one was a 9-speed that worked for a few years and then broke and I replaced it. Third one was when I switched to 10-speed, that worked for a few years too. When that one crapped out I just went Garmin. I still have a little wire poking out from under my handlebar tape - I'll trim it down next time I re-wrap.
Anyway, definitely worth using if you've got a functional one and some other way to Strava.
Anyway, definitely worth using if you've got a functional one and some other way to Strava.
10-07-20 | 06:32 PM
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Flightdeck was pretty cool for its time. Virtual cadence, buttons under the hoods. High novelty score, but can't compare to the features of a modern GPS/Garmin.
10-08-20 | 05:21 AM
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I'm using it on a 9 speed 105 setup. Works great. Came on the bike when I picked it up a couple years back, all it needed was a battery. The old sensor pod strap thing broke from brittleness when I took it off, but a couple zip ties have held it in place for the 1,000 miles or so I've ridden it since I got it.
10-08-20 | 01:43 PM
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I had it with my 10s Ultegra. Worked well, but my hands naturally fell where the start/stop button integrated into the hood was so I often looked down to see that it wasn't recording. I decommissioned it in favor of my phone/Ride with GPS a few seasons back, and now have a Garmin 530.
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10-08-20 | 03:08 PM
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I actually set one up correctly once (OK, the shop did), and it was neat to watch.
Somehow, it KNEW THINGS. At the least, it worked better than my Mektronic does.
