alt Hacker NewsThat’s a really good point.
They also never seem to fail (unless the batteries are flat).
Fun fact: my non e-bike has lots of batteries.
2 in the shifters 2 in the derailleurs 1 in the front light 1 in the rear light/radar 1 in the computer + phone AirPods (transparency mode!).
Yeah, the shifting with electronic components is so fast, easy and precise, but I don't love how many batteries are all over some of my bikes. I kind of enjoy bikes in order to get away from screens and tech and all that.