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I wouldn't be too discouraged, it's still pretty rare to see on most bikes. I don't feel like it will become the norm outside of very-high-end, just because it
by ehnto 4y ago
I wouldn't be too discouraged, it's still pretty rare to see on most bikes. I don't feel like it will become the norm outside of very-high-end, just because it can never be cheaper than cable shifted. People buying very-high-end stuff are usually acquainted with the warranty/return to manufacturer process so at least it won't be your hassle.
I have had the same though by the way. I reckon a small bike shop would be a great little business to run into retirement.
- wl 4y agoElectronic shifting is already the norm on bikes $5,000+. Shimano is about to introduce an electronic version of their 105 groupset, which will probably normalize electronic shifting on bikes in the $2,000+ price range. Electronic Tiagra and Sora are probably less than a decade away, which will drive that number even lower.
- sudosysgen 4y agoI feel like electronic shifting can be made cheap enough that I expect it to show up on 200$ Chinese groupsets soon
- caycep 4y agoI wouldn't mind it if ultegra/dura ace also came w/ a mechanical option. But to completely d/c mechanical w/ the latest flagship groups and not provide an option? that's harsh...