JasoninHalifax wrote:
flogazo wrote:
JasoninHalifax wrote:
In an ideal world, it'll be a fully wireless TT group, which doesn't exist quite yet, but I'm sure it will eventually.
Assuming 4 Shifting Points, you'll always have to connect them with cables unless you want to deal with four different batteries.
It would be nice to see the size of that central unit (i.e. Blip Box) go down quite a bit though.
I don't see an issue with that. Couple of button cell batteries in each shift point will last a really long time. I'd prefer to not have to deal with a blip-box / junction box at all. fine tuning and setup could be over bluetooth with an app on your phone.
not having any wires at all lends itself to much cleaner and more versatile setups.
I think we're more likely to see SRAM keep the blip box for TT setups, but redesign it so it can be better integrated into the frame, stem, or cockpit. This will require sharing their new design with part manufacturers and work together. No different than how Shimano started working with seat post manufacturers so they could get ride of their hideous 1st generation external batteries. And now the new Shimano Di2 can have the junction boxes mounted inside of road handlebars near the bar end. Yes, the wires still exist, but the pain is usually gone through once and you're done.
Removing the blip box completely means that not only does each blip need a battery, but each blip needs some smarts. Currently each blip doesn't even know if it's a left or right button...or has a way to communicate to the derailleurs. To build that into 4 separate blips likely means that a pair of blips might cost you $250 instead of $90. It also increases the size and limits the ability to custom mount them so that they are positioned ergonomically for each individual.