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    From Zen Cycle@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 16 10:13:34 2025
    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its
    own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst
    thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."

    He recovered and went on to finish 9th, managing to win the sprint from
    a group of 7 he was with, but not without a little help:

    "The two guys on the front, two idiots, they didn't realise you had to
    turn right into the velodrome, and they just went off left and that was
    them out of the picture," he said. "There were five of us, and I was
    like 'oh, all right, nice. That's a bit easier to get a top 10'.

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  • From Roger Merriman@21:1/5 to John B. on Thu Apr 17 07:01:41 2025
    John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its >>> own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst >>> thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 >>> electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters! ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    I suspect that both folks bikes would have their problems certainly at the speeds the racers hit the Forrest! Sounds like it was temporary glitch if poorly timed!

    Roger Merriman

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  • From Catrike Ryder@21:1/5 to All on Thu Apr 17 03:58:43 2025
    On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:49:39 +0700, John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com>
    wrote:

    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its >>> own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst >>> thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 >>> electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters! ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    Wait.... The shifter locks up? Maybe I'm naive, but I don't see any
    reason for having the shifter lock up because it thinks you crashed.

    Maybe someone will enlighten me?

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman

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  • From Roger Merriman@21:1/5 to Catrike Ryder on Thu Apr 17 08:05:29 2025
    Catrike Ryder <Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:
    On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:49:39 +0700, John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com>
    wrote:

    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its >>>> own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst >>>> thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 >>>> electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters! ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    Wait.... The shifter locks up? Maybe I'm naive, but I don't see any
    reason for having the shifter lock up because it thinks you crashed.

    Maybe someone will enlighten me?

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman


    It’s so it doesn’t harm its self, I believe I guess like “safe mode” some
    car engine will run in if they have a fault.

    I guess with mechanical systems you’d be able to tell and not shift if something was in the way, vs Electronics it could force something, which
    could harm the rear mech.

    Roger Merriman

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  • From Catrike Ryder@21:1/5 to Roger Merriman on Thu Apr 17 04:23:39 2025
    On 17 Apr 2025 08:05:29 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

    Catrike Ryder <Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:
    On Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:49:39 +0700, John B. <slocombjb@gmail.com>
    wrote:

    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its >>>>> own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst >>>>> thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 >>>>> electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters! ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    Wait.... The shifter locks up? Maybe I'm naive, but I don't see any
    reason for having the shifter lock up because it thinks you crashed.

    Maybe someone will enlighten me?

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman


    Its so it doesnt harm its self, I believe I guess like safe mode some
    car engine will run in if they have a fault.

    I guess with mechanical systems youd be able to tell and not shift if >something was in the way, vs Electronics it could force something, which >could harm the rear mech.

    Roger Merriman

    OK.. thanks. Good answer.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman

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  • From AMuzi@21:1/5 to John B. on Thu Apr 17 07:36:19 2025
    On 4/16/2025 9:49 PM, John B. wrote:
    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its >>> own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst >>> thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 >>> electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters! ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    Always works. That's the best part of a simple machine; no
    mechanic time save the occasional tire change and an annual
    chain.

    --
    Andrew Muzi
    am@yellowjersey.org
    Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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  • From Catrike Ryder@21:1/5 to All on Thu Apr 17 08:42:52 2025
    (https:// drinkfastfuel.com/
    products/fast-fuel-electrolyte-drink-mixOn Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:36:19 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 9:49 PM, John B. wrote:
    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on its >>>> own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the worst >>>> thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano Di2 >>>> electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters! ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    Always works. That's the best part of a simple machine; no
    mechanic time save the occasional tire change and an annual
    chain.

    Yeah, but you get plenty of greasy finger time on other people's bike.
    The rest of us have only our own bike(s) to work on.

    Actually, for those who care, I usually wear gloves when I'm working
    on the bike.

    --
    C'est bon
    Soloman

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  • From Zen Cycle@21:1/5 to AMuzi on Fri Apr 18 10:58:46 2025
    On 4/17/2025 8:36 AM, AMuzi wrote:
    On 4/16/2025 9:49 PM, John B. wrote:
    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:43 -0400, Frank Krygowski
    <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

    On 4/16/2025 10:13 AM, Zen Cycle wrote:

    Pro Fred Wright's (Bahrain Victorious) DI2 went into "crash mode" on
    its
    own during the Roubaix last sunday

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/fred-wright-overcomes-shimano-di2-
    crash-mode-avoids-late-wrong-turn-to-grab-paris-roubaix-top-10/

    " "My bike went into crash mode on Arenberg, which is probably the
    worst
    thing that could happen," he added, which is to say that his Shimano
    Di2
    electronic gearing basically mistook the harsh cobbles for a crash,
    locking him in gear."
    That's never, ever happened with my friction shifters!   ;-)


    I suspect that Mr. Andrew has never had the problem with his "Fixi"
    either :-)

    Always works.  That's the best part of a simple machine; no mechanic
    time save the occasional tire change and an annual chain.


    There is a beautiful elegant simplicity to a fixed gear bike. I love mine.

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