Weaver wrote:
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But many riders find they are not used often
Really? No offense.....but, nice try. The shift buttons on the brake levers is a distinct advantage of the Di2 setup. I pass people coming out of every single corner in every race due to those little buttons. In fact, it is probably the strongest argument FOR Di2 on a tribike. Your bike is fantastic. The braking system is a huge feature.
If I were your PR team, I'd feed you something like: "We ultimately had to make a choice between the distinct advantages of a hydraulic brake setup and the convenience of the Di2 brake levers. In the end, we were able to engineer the fastest, lightest frame on the market, one that isn't confined by the limitations of traditional cable routing."
Please don't ruin a great feat of engineering and design by making up stuff like this!!!
Good point, well taken. I was recently reading a thread debating this and found many posters saying that they didn't use them that often, but it's clear now some Di2 users feel strongly otherwise.
We certainly would have liked to have been be able to offer Di2 buttons near the brake levers, no doubt. We "almost" had a batch modified to sell but in the end ran out of time debating warranty responsibility. Of course any individual can solder as they wish. Others have made good suggestions along that line.
I like your suggestion - mind if I use your words? :-)
Thanks Weaver,
Damon
Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)