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can't charge when riding
That would be a "no" from me. Why would they even stop that?
I've got 12s mechanical on my MTB and that works fine. Not even seen 12s Di2 yet though.
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Why would they even stop that?
...In pursuit of the false god of wireless shifting, a la SRAM. I think it now has batteries in the mechs that need separate charging. ie faff on a long ride.
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That would be a "no" from me. Why would they even stop that?
There's no longer a physical connection between anything upfront and either mech. Charging is via the rear mech which would make it impractical at best.
frank9755
Brun
What's the view on the new 12 speed Di2?
What I've heard of it is not good as you can't charge when riding, which is something I do. But is there more to it that night even offset that drawback?
Am looking to build up a new ultra racing bike and debating whether to reuse old 11-sp ultegra Di2 bits, or just get the new system. Former bound to cost much less but latter more future proof. But it comes down to what works best so any views welcome.