Flight Deck integrated computer
10-07-20, 05:49 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Flight Deck integrated computer
Anyone ever use the integrated Flight Deck computer on Ultegra 9 speed shifters? I’m not sure if I want to use it or cut it out. Curious if anyone has ever used one. Thanks
__________________
Semper fi
Semper fi
10-07-20, 06:03 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NW Burbs, Chicago
Posts: 12,054
Mentioned: 201 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3015 Post(s)
Liked 3,802 Times
in
1,408 Posts
I had one.
I actually liked the virtual cadence. Based on speed & gearing, not actual cadence, it was nice ti know on descents if I would spin out on the gear selected.
Other than that, just another computer. I mostly use the clock feature.
I actually liked the virtual cadence. Based on speed & gearing, not actual cadence, it was nice ti know on descents if I would spin out on the gear selected.
Other than that, just another computer. I mostly use the clock feature.
10-07-20, 06:24 PM
#3
It's MY mountain
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mt.Diablo
Posts: 10,002
Bikes: Klein, Merckx, Trek
Mentioned: 70 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4338 Post(s)
Liked 2,980 Times
in
1,617 Posts
I had THREE! I liked the gear indicator thing and the buttons in the hoods. First one was a 9-speed that worked for a few years and then broke and I replaced it. Third one was when I switched to 10-speed, that worked for a few years too. When that one crapped out I just went Garmin. I still have a little wire poking out from under my handlebar tape - I'll trim it down next time I re-wrap.
Anyway, definitely worth using if you've got a functional one and some other way to Strava.
Anyway, definitely worth using if you've got a functional one and some other way to Strava.
10-07-20, 06:32 PM
#4
Biking Viking.
Flightdeck was pretty cool for its time. Virtual cadence, buttons under the hoods. High novelty score, but can't compare to the features of a modern GPS/Garmin.
10-07-20, 07:30 PM
#5
Senior Member
Tiagra 9 speed had Flightdeck as well but I never wanted to hook up a computer to it. I’ve seen the parts for sale on CL every once in a while.
10-08-20, 05:21 AM
#6
Full Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Denver Metro, CO
Posts: 392
Bikes: 1972 Fuji The Finest | 1990 Bianchi Giro | 1999 LeMond Buenos Aires
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 151 Post(s)
Liked 303 Times
in
134 Posts
I'm using it on a 9 speed 105 setup. Works great. Came on the bike when I picked it up a couple years back, all it needed was a battery. The old sensor pod strap thing broke from brittleness when I took it off, but a couple zip ties have held it in place for the 1,000 miles or so I've ridden it since I got it.
10-08-20, 01:43 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Posts: 2,747
Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
Mentioned: 109 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 938 Post(s)
Liked 2,939 Times
in
980 Posts
I had it with my 10s Ultegra. Worked well, but my hands naturally fell where the start/stop button integrated into the hood was so I often looked down to see that it wasn't recording. I decommissioned it in favor of my phone/Ride with GPS a few seasons back, and now have a Garmin 530.
__________________
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
10-08-20, 03:08 PM
#8
Banned.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 27,199
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 378 Post(s)
Liked 1,409 Times
in
909 Posts
I actually set one up correctly once (OK, the shop did), and it was neat to watch.
Somehow, it KNEW THINGS. At the least, it worked better than my Mektronic does.
