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    Electronic shifting v Mechanical?

    I'm confused - I thought the whole purpose of these forums was that no one agreed with each other. Thanks for the advice.
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    Electronic shifting v Mechanical?

    Thanks. That's just made the build more expensive... I've been told by a couple of mechanics that Ultegra Di2 is better than DA (not sure on what basis other than half the price) Cavendish is on SRAM Red this year - thats some fall from DA Di2. But its not held him up too much in Oman so far
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    Electronic shifting v Mechanical?

    I'm building a bike - frame up for the 1st time and I'm not sure whether to go for electronic shifting or stick with the tried and tested - mechanical shifting (SRAM Red or Dura Ace). Does anyone have any experience of Di2 - opinions appreciated. Or put it this way - should any self respecting...