The only electronics on my bikes are lights. Di2 and Etap are solving problems I don't have, and don't care about. My "old" XT 11 speed changes gears when I want, and stays on gear without grinding or skipping, which is all I ask. A friend of mine stopped by the other evening on his way to a ride with gears that were skipping in his new Eagle equipped bike. 60 seconds on my stand and he was ready to go, no app, computer diagnostics, charging or other BS. I am no luddite, old and grumpy yes, but I have 2 new bikes and embrace change when it improves my ride.
Nov. 2, 2018, 8:14 a.m. - legbacon
The only electronics on my bikes are lights. Di2 and Etap are solving problems I don't have, and don't care about. My "old" XT 11 speed changes gears when I want, and stays on gear without grinding or skipping, which is all I ask. A friend of mine stopped by the other evening on his way to a ride with gears that were skipping in his new Eagle equipped bike. 60 seconds on my stand and he was ready to go, no app, computer diagnostics, charging or other BS. I am no luddite, old and grumpy yes, but I have 2 new bikes and embrace change when it improves my ride.