Nicola Rutzou
Shimano has released the new Q’AUTO battery-free automatic shifting system for all urban, trekking and gravel bikes.
Q’AUTO debuts with the Shimano Cues FH-U6060, a freehub specifically designed for automatic shifting. It features a dynamo function inside its body that generates its own power with each pedal stroke. Inside the freehub, there are three sensors to track speed, cadence, and slope, allowing the intelligent Q’AUTO to collect power while riding and store the electricity needed for performing shifts.
In simple terms, the dynamo inside the rear hub powers the rear derailleur, as well as an array of sensors that collect information about the terrain. With input from the rider’s shifting habits, these sensors learn when they’d normally shift, allowing the system to change gear automatically.
Its battery-free design and adaptive learning software allow for an entirely new type of bike that keeps riders in the right gear and adapts to their riding style, allowing the rider to focus solely on the road ahead.
Launching alongside the Shimano Cues freehub are the Shimano Cues RD-U8050- SGS/GS rear derailleur and the SW-EN605-R wireless shift switch. The new rear derailleur is compatible with Shimano’s entire range of wireless Di2 switches and shifters.
More info shimano.com.au
