Expensive way of changing gears??

Never heard of this until i came across it;

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Shimano-Airlines-...#ht_1691wt_905

The grand daddy - http://www.5rot.com/startseite.html

Always thought about bringing this groupset in but just can't justify the price. A dream build for some day.....

holy jeebus !! I've still got the horn after the hydraulic lockout on the SIDS !! you're ruining me McClure !!