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| Video: The Shimano Di2 electric bike shifter for the paradoxically lazy |
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If the idea of wrist-twist is too taxing, perhaps an electronic shifter is the best option to get your meat-bag mobile. With the press of a button, the Shimano Di2 derailleur on this $10,000 Merida Scultura 909 road-racer automatically eases you into that next gear. Now shipping on select bicycles, the Di2 system features a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery (lasting 1,000 kilometers or 621 miles) powering an integrated CPU that monitors and adjusts the front and rear derailleurs to keep them perfectly trimmed. The system allows you to shift 30% faster (as fast as you can move your finger) than with mechanical derailleurs -- even under load while cycling out of the saddle. Great for pros (we guess). For everyone else there's Vespa. Check the action after the break.[Via Engadget Chinese]Continue reading Video: The Shimano Di2 electric bike shifter for the paradoxically lazyFiled under: TransportationVideo: The Shimano Di2 electric bike shifter for the paradoxically lazy originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| Gas Prices Fuel Bike Sales |
| | Gas prices boosting bike sales, especially used bikes. Imagine that, save a gallon, save $5, and get fit at the same time! |
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| Buying the best bicycle helmet for your child |
| | Bicycle helmets aren’t just for kids who ride bikes. Toddlers age 1 and older in bicycle seats and trailers, and youngsters on trikes, scooters and ride-on toys need one, too. A helmet that fits properly helps protect your child from injury. In fact, a well-designed and properly fitting bike helmet can prevent up to 88 percent of bicycle-related brain injuries, according to an industry estimate, so of course you’ll want to make sure everyone—yourself as well as your child—is protected with a properly fitting helmet whenever you ride. Read more from Consumer Reports on how to handpick the right helmet... |
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