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[Closed] D2 or cable gearing on CX/Gravel whatever bike

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Experiences/observations of those who've tried both appreciated


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 5:42 pm
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observations;

if you either race CX or even ride them recreationally on bridleways etc then at some point you will rip off a rear mech.

Mechanical Ultegra rear mech is £50.

Di2 Ultegra rear mech is £132.


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 7:23 pm
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Save your money on gears and get proper hydro brakes


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 7:31 pm
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Considering alot of those types of bikes are now 1x10/11, electronic gears make no sense at all.


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 7:33 pm
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Totally agree with ^

Force cx1 is great unless you can build a Di2 ultegra xt hybrid.


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 7:35 pm
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1x11 with sprint / blip buttons is my choice so I can shift easily while on the drops.

Well that how I justifed it and it's ace.

Just set up di2 so one side is up and the other down much like etap


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 7:36 pm
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The amount of mechs that get ripped off in cross races I'd stick with mechanical, 10 speed at that as they're proper cheap


 
Posted : 12/01/2017 8:53 pm
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Thanks all. Won't be racing and have only ripped one mech off the CX bike in 8 years (touches wood, crosses digits)

a Di2 ultegra xt hybrid

This was the plan, so clutch rear mech and 10-42 whatever cassette.


 
Posted : 15/01/2017 8:43 pm