View Poll Results: Pick one thanks.
I have Di2, have D Fly.
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I have Di2, don't want D Fly.
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10.94%
I don't have Di2, would want D Fly.
8
12.50%
I don't have Di2, would not want D Fly.
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10.94%
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Di2 users: do you have/want the D Fly?
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https://di2stats.com will also get you this info if you upload your .fit files ;-)
(and the SRAM AXS Web app/site does too)
(and the SRAM AXS Web app/site does too)
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https://www.androidauthority.com/doe...ttery-1145853/
I've never experienced faster battery drain as compared to before I got it and after.
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At the end of a ride, my Garmin can tell me I shifted 297 times, or whatever. The actual Garmin unit can go back into its history and tell me how many times I shifted on that ride last week, too. This isn't displayed anywhere in Connect. It has to be in the file for the history to work, so there's probably some software that can throw more light on your gear usage. Golden Cheetah seems most likely. But what I'm trying to say is it's not easy at all to get at this info.
https://di2stats.com will also get you this info if you upload your .fit files ;-)
(and the SRAM AXS Web app/site does too)
(and the SRAM AXS Web app/site does too)
I'm starting to thing that I need to switch to a 52/36 crank, so having the gear-usage data could help to confirm/dispel that thought
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DUH! that is the real reason anyone buys it! I wanted to have the ability to use the hood buttons, I have them programmed for single, double and long press, giving me 6 Garmin actions from the 2 buttons.
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Have it. Don't use it. No Garmin or other bike computer to link to. I've connected it to my laptop via cable to set hood button functions and make derailleur adjustments. Don't need a display to show what gear I'm in and don't care how many times I shifted on x-ride or on y day.
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The D-Fly is relatively inexpensive, weighs almost nothing, and gives some useful additional features. Best is the gear indicator readout: when I am flogging myself up some insanely steep gravel climb, simultaneously trying to keep the bike moving and find my line (and NOT hit a hole or rock or tree root that will wipe me out at 5mph), it's nice to be able to check the computer screen in order to figure out whether I still have one more bailout gear.
Regarding battery drain: don't know, since my bike had D-Fly from the get-go. Even though I live in a hilly area, and hence shift a lot, my battery drains at a rate of about 80+ miles per 10%. So I can live with a tiny bit of extra battery drain from a small ant+ unit. I mean, shoot, worrying about battery drain with the D-Fly is like worrying about wearing out your chain because you ride a lot.
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https://wahoofitness.yonyx.com/y/con...a80152&lang=en
Supported Functions:
- Gear Selection:
- Visual indication of current front and rear gears
- Numerical indication of current front and rear gears
- Gear Shifting Battery:
- Sensor information page displays remaining shifting battery. Di2 battery is shown as a percentage, while all other sensors show battery state as GOOD, LOW, or CRITICAL (including batteries for individual eTap components)
- Bike Computer Control:
- Shimano Di2 configurations with additional buttons located on top of the hoods integrate with the ELEMNT, ELEMNT BOLT, and ELEMNT ROAM to allow page changes, lap, scroll, and zoom functionality without lifting a hand. For more information, see What Are the Functions of the Di2 Hood Buttons When Paired to the ELEMNT?
- Additional Notes:
- Gear selection data is now displayed and exported in workout files.
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The gear indicator is nice. The Di2 battery percentage field on Garmins is nice. The hood controls are nice. Being able to configure using a phone (though for some reason it disagrees and is extremely flaky with my Pixel 3) is nice. A bunch of nice-to-haves that together add up to an excellent little gadget IMO.
I wish Garmins could display the battery status of ALL sensors, lights, and radars (or at least those currently connected) in fields; I'd add a status page just to be able to check them all at a glance.
I wish Garmins could display the battery status of ALL sensors, lights, and radars (or at least those currently connected) in fields; I'd add a status page just to be able to check them all at a glance.
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You can add it to Wahoo, but I believe it only appears on one of the secondary screens -- one that is accessed through the home screen, using one of the buttons at the bottom of the device...Not on one the regular ride data screen. (Sorry, I haven't used a Wahoo in a while, so can't be more specific.)
The D-Fly is relatively inexpensive, weighs almost nothing, and gives some useful additional features. Best is the gear indicator readout: when I am flogging myself up some insanely steep gravel climb, simultaneously trying to keep the bike moving and find my line (and NOT hit a hole or rock or tree root that will wipe me out at 5mph), it's nice to be able to check the computer screen in order to figure out whether I still have one more bailout gear.
Regarding battery drain: don't know, since my bike had D-Fly from the get-go. Even though I live in a hilly area, and hence shift a lot, my battery drains at a rate of about 80+ miles per 10%. So I can live with a tiny bit of extra battery drain from a small ant+ unit. I mean, shoot, worrying about battery drain with the D-Fly is like worrying about wearing out your chain because you ride a lot.
The D-Fly is relatively inexpensive, weighs almost nothing, and gives some useful additional features. Best is the gear indicator readout: when I am flogging myself up some insanely steep gravel climb, simultaneously trying to keep the bike moving and find my line (and NOT hit a hole or rock or tree root that will wipe me out at 5mph), it's nice to be able to check the computer screen in order to figure out whether I still have one more bailout gear.
Regarding battery drain: don't know, since my bike had D-Fly from the get-go. Even though I live in a hilly area, and hence shift a lot, my battery drains at a rate of about 80+ miles per 10%. So I can live with a tiny bit of extra battery drain from a small ant+ unit. I mean, shoot, worrying about battery drain with the D-Fly is like worrying about wearing out your chain because you ride a lot.
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I have it on one bike. The main value i get from it is being able to hit the lap button when I am doing 40:20 intervals or sprint efforts. But I plan to get it on my other bike cos it is slicker than possum ish.
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https://di2stats.com will also get you this info if you upload your .fit files ;-)
(and the SRAM AXS Web app/site does too)
(and the SRAM AXS Web app/site does too)
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My primary reasons for having both Di2 and D-Fly are simply due to me being a techy. No other reason, TBH. I wouldn't have one without the other!
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Reading this I convinced myself I wanted to add this. Got home yesterday and realized my 2017 Domane SLR9 with Dura Ace 9000 Di2 has R785 shifters. What a disappointment.
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Yes, but it cannot be assigned it's own data field. You have to hit the back button (back out of the screen you are on)...select the sensor (in this case it's Di2)...then click "about" or "more info"....then you can see the battery status. It's that way with Power Meter battery status as well.
The only Battery data field you can add to a page is your phone battery and the wahoo battery itself (...just going from memory, I may be wrong).
The only Battery data field you can add to a page is your phone battery and the wahoo battery itself (...just going from memory, I may be wrong).
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Huh...I wonder why that would make a difference? I would think the only thing that should affect is signal strength. Does BT use more power the further away it is to something?
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What does "shift count" tell ya? (yeah, "how many times you shifted. ar ar ar") But, I mean, is there some "optimization" concept here?
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I think BT and ant+ have constant power output. In fact, I'd bet that the sending unit doesn't even know how far away it is from the receiving unit.
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Yes, but it cannot be assigned it's own data field. You have to hit the back button (back out of the screen you are on)...select the sensor (in this case it's Di2)...then click "about" or "more info"....then you can see the battery status. It's that way with Power Meter battery status as well.
The only Battery data field you can add to a page is your phone battery and the wahoo battery itself (...just going from memory, I may be wrong).
The only Battery data field you can add to a page is your phone battery and the wahoo battery itself (...just going from memory, I may be wrong).
- Fixed: DI2 not displaying correctly on bike computers
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After I broke my ankle, I was rehabbing on a 2008 mountain bike with a triple in the front. The chain would come off sometimes, which made me reluctant to shift, so I got into this weird thing where I was afraid to shift for fear of the chain coming off (and me falling and re-breaking my ankle), or riding in too high a gear, which REALLY hurt. I only got Di2 because it was required to get hydraulic brakes back in 2014, but it immediately cured me of this neurotic paranoia -- I never missed a shift, and the chain stays put.
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