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@Smallfurry
Fit me lovely.
Had Finances been different. I'd build a 5.5kg climbing bike out of the Addict.
I think Shimano have nailed it With 6870. I've never liked Shimano. Not visually, not functionally, not ergonomically.
But 6870 looks very sleek. Removing the mechanics from the levers really sorted them out.
It simply Works. But also, you can play around With the set up loads. Adding extra shifters, moving bits of it about. Swaping bars With relative ease.
Again, mainly Down to removing the mechanics from the levers. But they are now very Nice to hold.
Thats just me I Guess.
I dont see the point of Wireless. My bars are physically Attached to my mechs anyway. I dont need to operate the mechs remotely from distance.
With a little work you can hide all signs of Di2, and its getting easier all the time. Bars With rear cut-outs, used With stems With Junction compartments etc.
If I'm honest I never saw the point in cabled Electronic shifting either. So I'm ready to change my mind.