Slowman wrote:
as to your point about getting manufacturers to change, this is the first time i've ever come across a product in this class with a battery that is neither rechargeable nor replaceable. i'm not sure how SRAM is supposed to change. every other shifter, power meter, controller it makes has renewable power.Maybe it's about keeping them from changing then :)
After reading the front page article, I think it's fairly clear that SRAM had zero intention of the wireless blips being used in aerobar application when they were designing it. From the hacks needed for mounting and lack of ability to pair without another shifter. That makes me wonder about the 4-7 yr life claims if their testing has been as a secondary sifter from a primary shifter or if it even matters.
For an aerobar solution with a serviceable battery, I'd think you'd need one that fits into the ID of the aero bar itself. Maybe something as common as a AAA or hearing aid battery would work if you're going replaceable.