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Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Not to worry, RiceAWay. I have already taken...

Not to worry, RiceAWay. I have already taken steps to ensure that IRide01 will be barred from participating in any of my future posts… JUST KIDDING! I realize that participating in forums like these...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Just an FYI… If I haven't mentioned it...

Just an FYI…

If I haven't mentioned it already, I did purchase a Shimano PCE02 linkage device. Also, I replaced my 3-port SM-EW90-A junction with a 5-port SM-EW90-B. The ports on the SM-EW90-A...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Wow, that was fast! I ordered the SM-PCE02 on the...

Wow, that was fast! I ordered the SM-PCE02 on the 9th, and received it on the 16th. It took only a week to get to me from England! And it wasn't even shipped right away. Kudos to Swinnerton Cycles...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Thank you! This information will be quite helpful...

Thank you! This information will be quite helpful for future exploits. An SM-PCE02 is on the way, so I should have everything I need!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I think I've managed to snag one of these from...

I think I've managed to snag one of these from the aforementioned Swinnerton Cycles. If all goes well, it should arrive in about a week.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

You lag, you lose. After this experience, I...

You lag, you lose.

After this experience, I thought it would be beneficial to obtain Shimano's SM-PCE02 linkage device. Unfortunately, it's not available anywhere! I found one at a company in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I do believe that this is what the mechanic did...

I do believe that this is what the mechanic did to restore functionality to the rear derailleur.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Yes, blakcloud. Several days and two mechanics...

Yes, blakcloud. Several days and two mechanics later, everything was fine and dandy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I believe that this saga is finally over! I...

I believe that this saga is finally over!

I saw George today, who with considerable effort managed to get Junction-A secured beneath the stem. Even from several feet away I heard the reassuring...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Also, I'm trying to keep to a minimum the number...

Also, I'm trying to keep to a minimum the number of things I try that require manual dexterity. I have a movement disorder which makes it difficult to do things requiring fine motor control. You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Thanks, Terry! Believe it or not, the saga...

Thanks, Terry! Believe it or not, the saga continues. After picking up my bike from Matt, I got it home only to discover that Junction-A is not secured to the mount and I can't seem to figure out how...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

That hurts my feelings, Barry. Besides, now I...

That hurts my feelings, Barry. Besides, now I have more experience. I'm guessing I could do some real damage.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

By the time I left the mechanic's last Tuesday, I...

By the time I left the mechanic's last Tuesday, I was confident that I'd left my bike in good hands. He told me that he'd have it ready in time for a weekend ride. "I'll call you with any news", he...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

You have no idea how much I'd love to micromanage...

You have no idea how much I'd love to micromanage this, but I'm trying to keep my distance and let the mechanic do his job. If I'd had my own SM-PCE02, we'd be done.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Just an FYI folks. The mechanic at the local...

Just an FYI folks.

The mechanic at the local bike shop managed to make a little bit more progress than I had. He managed to get one of the LEDs on Junction A to come on! I was hoping that things...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 08:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I agree.

I agree.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I was little disappointed to discover that the...

I was little disappointed to discover that the LBS to which I took my bicycle today doesn't have an SM-PCE02. However, the proprietor told me that he has a local Shimano connection who can bring with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Today I found a local hole in the wall where the...

Today I found a local hole in the wall where the very knowledgeable and congenial owner promised me my bike by Friday. Yippie!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

interesting. This is the first I've heard that...

interesting. This is the first I've heard that the battery connection actually clicks twice! Well, it's a moot point now. Today I threw in the towel and surrendered my bike to a local mechanic.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Today I found a local bike shop that is a one-man...

Today I found a local bike shop that is a one-man show. He promised me my bike by Friday!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Yeah, I'm kinda' wishing I had picked one up...

Yeah, I'm kinda' wishing I had picked one up several years ago when it first occurred to me. At the time, it seemed like a pretty expensive proposition. Now that I need one, they are not available.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

My experience has been that posting to a forum...

My experience has been that posting to a forum attracts the usual cast of characters. Fortunately, most of them want to help. Then there are the others.

Obviously you didn't stumble into this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I believe I did try restoring the original parts,...

I believe I did try restoring the original parts, but just in case I didn't, I just did it again. The result is the same. The front derailleur works, but the rear derailleur does not. And Junction A...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Wow! If I had known that my SM-PCR2 wasn't up to...

Wow! If I had known that my SM-PCR2 wasn't up to the task, I would have changed my focus days ago. Had I known what I really needed, I just might have made that investment. The jury is still out, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Yes, the LED comes on when the SM-BCR2 is...

Yes, the LED comes on when the SM-BCR2 is connected to the bike and a power source. In my case, that power source generates 5 volts at 2.1 amps.

I first noticed the connectivity issue between the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

It's apparent that I never should have mentioned...

It's apparent that I never should have mentioned the tape that's "securing" one of the cables to the junction. A couple of the responses I've received include references to that. Perhaps that bit of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

The output parameters of the USB ports in the...

The output parameters of the USB ports in the power strip that I use are 5 volts at 2.1 amps.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

So far, I've tried three different cables.

So far, I've tried three different cables.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 10:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I just wanted to take this opportunity to express...

I just wanted to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all those who have participated in this conversation. Your contributions are greatly appreciated! There is no other site to which I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I don't recall your "description" being that...

I don't recall your "description" being that specific, but if your previous response indicated that the device would show up as "SHIMANO SM-BCR2 (COMx)", then I'm sorry I missed that. Please accept...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 09:22 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Can I get someone to tell me what the entry looks...

Can I get someone to tell me what the entry looks like when the SM-PCR2 device does show up in the Windows 10 Device Manager?!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

That's how I've been doing it.

That's how I've been doing it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Unfortunately, another computer is not readily...

Unfortunately, another computer is not readily available. I'll have to try finding one during business hours, when the prospects of finding a suitable donor are greater.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I guess it's possible that my SM-BCR2 has stopped...

I guess it's possible that my SM-BCR2 has stopped working. Typically, I use it to charge the battery. It's been quite a while since I've tried using it configure the system.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Thanks for the suggestion, Jack. Unfortunately,...

Thanks for the suggestion, Jack. Unfortunately, nothing (new) is showing up under the device manager.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

What does it show up as?

What does it show up as?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I have alluded to the problems I'm having working...

I have alluded to the problems I'm having working on a bike with a frame that comes apart. Every time I have to take it apart, at least one of the cables gets dislodged. The first time I took the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Yeah. I guess an application can be written such...

Yeah. I guess an application can be written such that it bypasses the operating system and talks directly to a device, but that would be rather unusual. I think the fact that Windows doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

And if I didn't mention it before, when I plug...

And if I didn't mention it before, when I plug the SM-BCR2 into the laptop, Windows doesn't even acknowledge it with the customary tone. I don't recall whether it ever did so before, because it has...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I used Shimano's own charger (SM-BCR2) which was...

I used Shimano's own charger (SM-BCR2) which was plugged into the USB outlet of a power strip.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Unfortunately, all of my tools are in storage, so...

Unfortunately, all of my tools are in storage, so I can't check the battery. However, there are no indications that the charging process didn't work. Yes, the charge light goes out. The front...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Well, if the photos of the USB cable that I'm...

Well, if the photos of the USB cable that I'm seeing online are any indication, I do have the right one. So, I'm no closer to to figuring out why the E-Tube software can't see my device.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

In my opening comments, I said, "...nor do I get...

In my opening comments, I said, "...nor do I get any response from the LEDs on the junction box when I depress the button underneath." I'm thinking that my best bet will be to reload the firmware....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I take it back. My linkage device is among those...

I take it back. My linkage device is among those listed, it's just that my computer doesn't seem to see it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Hmm. It does not appear as though the e-Tube...

Hmm. It does not appear as though the e-Tube Project software likes my linkage device. I'm not getting a connection. It appears as though it's looking for an SM-PCE1 or SM-PCE02. I'm checking the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

I have the e-tube application for Windows...

I have the e-tube application for Windows installed on my laptop and I have the SM-BCR2
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

Hmm. If following the directions I found in...

Hmm. If following the directions I found in instructional videos on YouTube constitutes "winging it," then yes, I guess I did.

In the meantime, I have taken the wireless unit out of the mix....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,921
Posted By babyboomer

My Di2 is Broken!

In order to gain access to the Shimano synchro-shift feature, I decided to upgrade my Ultegra Di2 drivetrain by adding a new battery (BT-BN 110) and the wireless unit (EW-WU 111). I followed the...
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