Is it time we embraced the electronic age"
There are plenty of people that don?t fancy the idea of electronic this, that and the other on their bikes. I understand. I was once one of them. In fact in some respects I still am. There are certain things that I?m still not convinced by. Antilocking brake systems, adaptive cruise control and keyless ignitions are amongst my pet hates. And that?s just me. Some still don?t like the idea of quickshifters, Bluetooth connectivity and different rider modes. And they are welcome to their opinions. I?m not going to try and change anyone?s mind. But I have decided that, from now on, I?m going to be more open to the idea of change. More open to the idea of modern electronics. And this is why.
Most new tech, when it first comes out, needs a bit of refinement. Particularly electronic tech. Take fuel injection. When the first fuel injected bikes came out, they weren?t really any better than their carburetted equivalents. Nowadays the bike manufactures wouldn?t dream of putting carbs on any self-respecting superbike. And most of us are thankful for it. The point I?m trying to make is that, when you?re not sure about something, it pays to give it time. Early versions of most modern tech left a lot to be desired. They just need time to mature. So rather than bin the idea of a quickshifter off completely, because you tried one ten years ago and it was crap, give it another try.
Emperor’s new clothes
Because all they?re trying to do with all this modern tech is make bik...
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