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Another win for older tech?

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[–] Yawweee877h444 2 points 4 months ago

Less moving parts at the switch, or none. Switch could be all electronic/digital/wireless. No more cables. Also without the cables requiring an external input mechanical connection near the derailleur, there's better opportunity to "seal" the inside electromechanical components from the outside world.