Thursday, 3 March 2016

Microshift’s eXCD system promises affordable electronic shifting

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We’ve all seen just how good XTR Di2 is, with its syncro-shift front derailleur actuation and stunning all-round performance. It doesn’t however offer mass appeal, especially if you run a wide 1x set-up. 

So we were very interested to see Microshift’s new eXCD system at the Taipei Cycle Show. It promises electronic shifting using a battery system consisting of two 14500-model lithium batteries that mount inside the rear derailleur body. Microshift claims this will give 6,000 shifts per charge cycle, or approximately 1,000km. 

Related: Shimano XTR Di2 M9050 review

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Here's a closer look at the under bar-mounted shifter, complete with LED battery charge indication and more

The under bar-mounted shifter consists of two buttons (as you’d expect) with LED battery charge indication, a mode button to make alignment adjustments (using the up/down shifter buttons) and a power on/off button too.

You can read more at BikeRadar.com



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