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  • Does also depend on the build. Both my Di2 bikes were built up using individually sourced parts, which is a pain but I just didn't need all the parts in a groupset for either bike. There should be a list of parts you need in this thread. Basically with Di2 it's shifters, Junc A, Junc B, FD, RD, battery, cables. Mechanical is that minus junction boxes. Then you get into specifics like are you doing 1x? Are you using cable or hydro brakes? Which wheels are you using - what thru axle size and disc rotor type do you need?

  • It'll be a winter/commuter/touring bike so doesn't have to be fancy. It'll be mostly road so I think i'll stick to 2x. Would like hydro brakes. Don't know enough about wheels yet. Really tempted to just get the tiagra 4700 hydro groupset and upgrade later if possible.

  • Wheels will influence rotor choice but that's pretty easy to sort - both types are common.
    I love not having cables to stretch/fill with grit/wear out. I think 1x is pretty silly unless you're racing CX or TTs with the bike - I like a nice chainline and normal(ish) cassette size.

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