This looks super interesting but I would wait until it is proven before I put my money down. The sequential shifting is an awesome feature that I can't believe we don't have yet. For those that are afraid of an unexpected chainring change how about a pair of LEDs, left one lit up means next downshift will cause a drop to the small ring, right one light up means next upshift will change to the big ring.
Didn't I read somewhere that Shimano has a patent on auto trim? (Seems like it is too obvious to patent to me)
I didn't see an option for a second remote? I'm guessing you just program the derailleur you are using so it knows how much cable to pull per click? So an easy way to use a mountain bike derailleur on a road bike for a wide range 1X setup?
spaltzer wrote:
For people still running 8 or 9spd, Xshifter combined with a new cassette, chain and chain rings would be a path to 10 or 11spd! People with 10spd wheels can run 11spd with a specialty cassette and lock ring.
http://powertap.com/...t/monoblock-cassette
I backed the project on the second day, and can not wait for it to arrive! http://xshifter.com -Steve
One sticking point for an 11 speed upgrade for me is a new freehub body is $100. But that cassette is over $200, way more than a freehub body upgrade plus a ultegra cassette (and it's a part that wears). If you are doing a super high end build I can understand it but at that point I don't think the cost of changing the freehub body would be an issue. (unless possibly you have a wheel that can not be upgraded or multiple wheels?)