Di2

[roubaixtuesday]

With the downloadable app, I can play with exactly how the bike shifts, when I press the buttons / levers. I can even configure which ones up shift and down shift, without having to do anything but tap a button in the phone app.

Fair play if that floats your boat, but I have to say to me it sounds like not merely the most pointless waste of time imaginable, but also a very good way to make riding a bike frustrating and annoying!

 

[Mark pallister]

I’m looking at a £3k to £4K budget. The two bikes I’ve narrowed it down to are: Giant Propel Advanced 1, and the Canyon ultimate cf sl disc 8.0 di2 aero.

suspect I will do 50-75 mile weekend rides and a 25-40 mid week.

I’ve a canyon endurance cf sl 8.0 di2 ,over 12000 mls in two years and faultless
also own a canyon grail cf sl di2 and a canyon ultimate 9 for a turbo trainer bike
I would recommend canyon and di2
i know the selling model ie online buying is not everyone’s cup of tea
but it’s worked fine for me and the value for money is well worth it

 

[Sniper68]

I’m using Campag Super Record EPS on my best bike. With the downloadable app, I can play with exactly how the bike shifts, when I press the buttons / levers. I can even configure which ones up shift and down shift, without having to do anything but tap a button in the phone app. Di2 can do similar things, as can SRAM AXS. It’s really quite a good thing to have, but it’s advisable to remember to keep the system charged up, or it will put you in a ‘limp home’ gear, which could ruin things if you’re out, smashing stuff.

I'm building a bike with Di2 and iIve just found out about the App and "hidden" buttons on the hoods you can configure with your Garmin/Wahoo.I love technology!
To the OP at your price point I'd go for it.I rode a friends bike with Di2 last year in Mallorca and decided there and then my next build would have electronic gears.

 

[gzoom]

I wouldnt worry what bike you get for your budget they will all be good!!

A man who rode a bike once said 'it's not about the bike', and he wasn't wrong about that.

I've just been out for a quick blast, with the rain I put on the 'training wheels', on my bike. So essentially its exactly the same spec as it was back in 2011. It was the cheapest Trek carbon frame back than, 105/Ultegra running gear, but even with the very basic wheels its was a fantastic ride today, managed to set some of the best times for a while on the few decent climbs around me .

I know alot of people look down on older carbon frame and prefer stuff like Titanium or even steel, but for me am amazed how good my nearly decade old Trek is performing. Every time am tempted to upgrade to a newer bike with fancy stuff like disc brakes/electronic shifting I remind my self, 'it's not about the bike' .

@PaulgNewb Dont get to stressed on spec, you have a great budget, focus on enjoying what ever you buy, and get out on the road!!

 

[IanSmithCSE]

A while back I found this article

http://blog.fairwheelbikes.com/2015/02/23/shimano-di2-synchro-shift-for-road-bikes/

Where a Shimano employee was explaining to a blog why Shimano weren't making Syncro Shift/Semi Syncro Shift for road bikes and possibly never would along with reasons why 10 and 11 speed components stopped working together. :-)

As a 10 Speed Di2 user I can't have Semi Syncro Shift, its only available on 11 speed but it is a lovely idea, when you change chainrings the rear mech also move a few sprockets to reduce the effect of the gear change.

In fact it is a bit like using your right hand to change both front and rear downtubes shifters almost simultaneously. :-) :-)

 

[Mark pallister]

A while back I found this article

http://blog.fairwheelbikes.com/2015/02/23/shimano-di2-synchro-shift-for-road-bikes/

Where a Shimano employee was explaining to a blog why Shimano weren't making Syncro Shift/Semi Syncro Shift for road bikes and possibly never would along with reasons why 10 and 11 speed components stopped working together. :-)

As a 10 Speed Di2 user I can't have Semi Syncro Shift, its only available on 11 speed but it is a lovely idea, when you change chainrings the rear mech also move a few sprockets to reduce the effect of the gear change.

In fact it is a bit like using your right hand to change both front and rear downtubes shifters almost simultaneously. :-) :-)

It’s one of the best features

 

[PaulgNewb]

I wouldnt worry what bike you get for your budget they will all be good!!

A man who rode a bike once said 'it's not about the bike', and he wasn't wrong about that.

I've just been out for a quick blast, with the rain I put on the 'training wheels', on my bike. So essentially its exactly the same spec as it was back in 2011. It was the cheapest Trek carbon frame back than, 105/Ultegra running gear, but even with the very basic wheels its was a fantastic ride today, managed to set some of the best times for a while on the few decent climbs around me .

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I know alot of people look down on older carbon frame and prefer stuff like Titanium or even steel, but for me am amazed how good my nearly decade old Trek is performing. Every time am tempted to upgrade to a newer bike with fancy stuff like disc brakes/electronic shifting I remind my self, 'it's not about the bike' .

@PaulgNewb Dont get to stressed on spec, you have a great budget, focus on enjoying what ever you buy, and get out on the road!!

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I am inspired by your reply, absolutely love it and thanks for taking the time to a cast a different perspective. Great climbs and I love the picture of your bike. This is what it’s all about! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

 

[jowwy]

I’d be choosing SRAM etap myself, then no wire’s at all