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Roadrider48
Voice of the people
- Location
- Londonistan
I have it on three bikes.
It is gear changing heaven, especially front mech shifting.
The shift front or rear is the same every time.
But saying that, a perfectly indexed good mechanical groupo can be almost as good.
The main thing is the shift never changes, it's the same every shift.
An expensive luxury, if you like.
It is gear changing heaven, especially front mech shifting.
The shift front or rear is the same every time.
But saying that, a perfectly indexed good mechanical groupo can be almost as good.
The main thing is the shift never changes, it's the same every shift.
An expensive luxury, if you like.
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
- Location
- Londonistan
Just to add....
I also run a bike withe 105 5800 11sp and it is excellent. Front mech shifting is really light.
I also run a bike withe 105 5800 11sp and it is excellent. Front mech shifting is really light.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
Here's the closing line from a piece I read on the web recently about the pros and cons of Di2:
"If you’re not going to buy a bike with Di2 (you’re not alone) then do yourself a favour and don’t ride one with it on. That way you won’t know what you’re missing."
I think that sums it up perfectly. There is absolutely nothing wrong with 105, it's great. You don't need Di2. But once you've tried Di2, you probably won't want to go back to mechanical shifting.
What's the price difference between the two bikes? What would you spend the money on if you didn't spend it on the upgrade to Di2?
"If you’re not going to buy a bike with Di2 (you’re not alone) then do yourself a favour and don’t ride one with it on. That way you won’t know what you’re missing."
I think that sums it up perfectly. There is absolutely nothing wrong with 105, it's great. You don't need Di2. But once you've tried Di2, you probably won't want to go back to mechanical shifting.
What's the price difference between the two bikes? What would you spend the money on if you didn't spend it on the upgrade to Di2?
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
What, never?
In that case, you have to get Di2. Otherwise you'll spend the rest of your days wondering what you're missing out on... HTH!
Roadrider48
Voice of the people
- Location
- Londonistan
You defo won't regret Di2 if you go that way.
The shifting with Di2 is great but it's also customisable. I have the right shifter set for "harder" (smaller cogs on rear, big ring on front) and the left shifter for "easier" (larger cogs on rear, little ring on front).
I agree with the other comments that you won't regret it.
I agree with the other comments that you won't regret it.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I have Di2 on my Koga Solicio. I didnt understand hype. But I have done a few hundred Kms with it now and I love it. You never miss a gear and it changes gears so quickly and smoothly. Its worth every penny.
huwsparky
Über Member
- Location
- Llangrannog
Di2 is money well spent IMO. No regrets here, faultless changes every time.
S-Express
Guest
Not trying to start an argument for/against here, but my cable operated shifters do exactly the same thing.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Have you ridden with Di2?
S-Express
Guest
Well, I have yes - but that's irrelevant. But my point is that your description of Di2 could also match my description of any of my cable shifters.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
Whatever anyone says about 'flawless shifting every time', you should be aware that even Di2 needs some routine maintenance, just like mechanical shifters. You can't just 'fit and forget'.
And when it does go wrong, Di2 is a lot more expensive to put right (I had to fork out for a new rear mech recently... ouch!)
And when it does go wrong, Di2 is a lot more expensive to put right (I had to fork out for a new rear mech recently... ouch!)
