V20 gearing options

[Randyc3]

You mean the button / transmitter and the receiver? They are much closer together on a Cruzbike. Reception should be outstanding.


Either it receives the order to shift or it doesn't. If the signal is not recognized, it just does nothing. But that should be extremely rare and another try should then work normally. (If you are not in an area with extrem interference / radio noise.) (Just like with any other radio controlled shifting, like AXS.)

Hi, thanks for the response. Classified Techs did not know the beam pattern of the transmitter(lambertian, guassin,other) or the range of the sensor. If I’d persued this I would require a test which should be simple. A mockup of the handlebar with sensor in the end of the bar at the same orientation to the axle. Clock the axle in 90deg increments start with facing away(forward) then backward towards the bar. I like to know if things will work before I purchase. Similar situation with the torque lock and the mounting hardware at the front axle. You might be correct. I’m seeing issues and there aren’t any. I thought it best to pass since I didn’t like the risk of being the very 1st V20c installation. I really do like the system and hope someone is braver than I to try it. Agree! Matthew.

 

[Henri]

beam pattern

I would be highly surprised, if there was any relevant directionality. They surely wouldn't go through the trouble of shaping and aiming for a very simple signal over such a short distance. Of course they predominantly expect a narrow range of configurations, but they also know that you never know what a customer might do with their setup. And it needs to work when the handlebars are turnt 90° into the corner. Or if you have the shifters in your hand and play around with it. Or at a show booth. (Challenging situation!) So, if there is any accidental inherent directionality in the antenna, they would try to make it more unidirectional or just increase signal strength untill it works in any orientation and with a somewhat unusual distance.

I mean, it's a good thought to have, that an unplanned orientation might make things not work as anticipated! I just assume, it wouldn't be a problem. (Especially not more of a problem than withbother brands. ) - At the same time, I do think there is enough reason to not buy the system. (Of course also reason to do it.)