tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post5727480623646359858..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Electrified DirtGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-48741136537381125392012-06-25T14:42:05.823-05:002012-06-25T14:42:05.823-05:00My Fargo Ti I am building this week has nice 9 spe...My Fargo Ti I am building this week has nice 9 speed drive line and bar end shifters. I believe electronic has a place, just not on the bikes I ride most. It is interesting though that we have electronic for road and not for mtb. In time I'm sure, but interesting none the less.GNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-50007658545887214542012-06-25T06:52:17.713-05:002012-06-25T06:52:17.713-05:00@Irishtsunami: I think that cord clutter will actu...@Irishtsunami: I think that cord clutter will actually be reduced instead of increased. There is the distinct possibility that no wires will be external until just before derailleurs on the electric set ups. Of course, the frame has to be designed for this to make it happen.<br /><br />Battery life will be an issue for epic riding, but I don't see those folks as the target group. I think it will be XC racers and Marathon class/24 hr racers that will be most interested in this. Current battery life should be sufficient for those pursuits, and I suspect it will improve given technological advancements in battery tech.<br /><br />@Doug: Yes- it all comes down to the money. But I figure that it will sell plenty of units. Just look at all the 6-10K rigs already being sold.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-75579273643382011622012-06-25T05:13:22.782-05:002012-06-25T05:13:22.782-05:00Yes, Ted I do know what you mean...I'm not a t...Yes, Ted I do know what you mean...I'm not a trust fund baby, I didn't go to dental, law, or medical school, so all the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ stuff will pass me by. I hope I can still afford a bike in this "bling bling" world in which we live.Velocodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461347465806639954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-44625376322172280192012-06-25T04:46:56.268-05:002012-06-25T04:46:56.268-05:00Great, another cord to clutter and tangle. This co...Great, another cord to clutter and tangle. This coupled with the constant worry of battery life. "Will I have enough juice?" for every ride. <br /><br />I struggle enough with tire and shock pressure or chain lube. I like simple, last year was my jump into hydraulics and that has been around for a long time. <br /><br />Fortunately for me it will be a long time before (if ever) that I can afford the insane cost of the initial purchase or the inevitable crash and rear mech replacement.Irishtsunamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370725131051466052noreply@blogger.com