ARCHER Components wireless electronic system is shifting the paradigm of electronic components in the bike industry and has widened its reach with the Drop Bar Remote (DBR). The remote follows on the heels of its mountain bike shifting system.
Since 2015 Archer Components has been manufacturing wireless shifting and with the rapid adoption of gravel bikes on trails worldwide, it saw an opportunity to bring wireless shifting to a new group of riders. Archer has partnered with TRP to provide an integrated cockpit with electronic shifting and hydraulic braking.
Using technology carried over from its D1x system, Archer uses the existing chainstay-mounted shifter but created a two-button remote to integrate into the hood of TRP’s Hylex brake lever. The custom-designed DBR works ergonomically within the TRP hood for a fully integrated system with ease and convenience when shifting.
The remote offers all the same function of its mountain bike with easy up and down push-button shifting and on-the-fly micro-adjustability for pinpoint adjustments. The DBR also has on-bike charging via standard USB for convenience.
“In addition to expanding the drivetrain options for gravel bike riders and builders alike, we knew we wanted full integration with the brake hood for a clean look and killer ergonomics, so the choice of TRP was obvious,” said Devin Carlson, Archer’s founder. “Electronic shifting has always come at a high price before this, and we wanted to make it affordable for everyone. We’ve seen great success with our D1x, and we’re confident the new DBR will be equally well received.”
In addition to the benefits of wireless e-shifting, Archer’s technology also lets the user micro-adjust each individual shift point of the rear derailleur. In addition, it allows derailleurs to work through their entire range rather than being locked to the preset parameters of the shifters which allow either of its systems to work with any derailleur and any size cassette, regardless of the brand or model from 1 to 20 speeds. The user can also mix and match brands.
Through the accompanying mobile app (or in-remote micro-adjust button), the system can dial each shift, on any size/brand cog — for the ever-increasing number of available speeds — to each individual gear with micro-adjustments of a quarter of a millimeter!
Archer is continuing to expand its product line and is developing and testing shifters for e-bikes and road bikes where it can tap into the onboard battery.
The full Archer D1x Trail Shifter with DBR Remote System consists of a brake hood-mounted remote with on-the-fly micro-adjustability and a frame-mounted digital shifting unit. Everything is included installation through the Archer mobile app, which can be done in under an hour. If the customer owns a D1x Trail shifter, they can purchase a DBR remote.
