What are the problems with an electric shift?
Cobbling up the shifter and cutting into harness wires just creates more problems and unnecessary expenses for people… whom eventually come looking for cleanup help and guess what happens next? WE get stuck guiding them back to reality and helping them replace hacked up wiring and parts.
What’s the difference between mechanical and electronic shifting?
The main difference most riders notice when switching to electronic shifting is how easy it is to actuate a shift. Mechanical drivetrains require the rider to use force to move a shifter paddle and pull a cable to actuate a shift. Electronic groups use small derailleur motors that do the work for you and instantly shift at the push of a button.
What happens if you have a gear shifting problem?
The longer a gear shifting problem occurs, the greater the overall damage will be to your car’s transmission. Newer vehicles with electronically monitored shifting systems should be checked for any wiring problems, as any electronic issues with the sensors can affect how the transmission operates.
Why does my Smart Fortwo not shift into reverse?
The car shifts into neutral, and then usually shuts down, causing the vehicle to be rear ended, from unsuspecting drivers behind this vehicle. . The problem started when the car, would not shift into reverse, while parked. . Smart offered a software fix, to address that issue.
Do you need to adjust an electronic shift system?
Due to the different ways in which shifts are performed, this isn’t an issue with either Campagnolo EPS or SRAM eTap. Chances are that you won’t need to adjust an electronic shift system often so it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you never need to touch it at all.
When do you know you have a shifting problem?
If you have a shifting problem with a mechanical system, the issue is usually pretty obvious. You can tell instantly if the cable has snapped, if it’s too loose, or whatever, and put it right.
Are there any downsides to electronic shifting?
We’re big fans of electronic shifting here at road.cc and we don’t know of many people who’ve used it regularly wanting to switch back to mechanical shifting, but it’s not without its downsides. Here are some of the little annoyances that we’ve experienced and heard about over the past few years.
The main difference most riders notice when switching to electronic shifting is how easy it is to actuate a shift. Mechanical drivetrains require the rider to use force to move a shifter paddle and pull a cable to actuate a shift. Electronic groups use small derailleur motors that do the work for you and instantly shift at the push of a button.