Di2 future proofed?
Courage Monsieur
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Hi
Am considering a new road bike this year, budget £2.5K max, though preferably £2K, and so Di2 becomes an option. The reviews sound good.
- Is Di2 on a 2012 bike the same as that on 2013?
- Have you heard if the current Di2 is likely to be upgraded significantly next year? There may be some obvious issues that need ironing out – battery, reliability etc – though I haven’t heard anything.
- Do you think Shimano or others will ever spec electronic shifting on a cheaper groupo?
It sounds like they've got Di2 right but it'd be annoying to buy into it to see an overhaul soon, though it's interesting that I wouldn't have this concern with mech Ultegra. Such is the way with 'tech' isn't it...
Thanks
Paul
Am considering a new road bike this year, budget £2.5K max, though preferably £2K, and so Di2 becomes an option. The reviews sound good.
- Is Di2 on a 2012 bike the same as that on 2013?
- Have you heard if the current Di2 is likely to be upgraded significantly next year? There may be some obvious issues that need ironing out – battery, reliability etc – though I haven’t heard anything.
- Do you think Shimano or others will ever spec electronic shifting on a cheaper groupo?
It sounds like they've got Di2 right but it'd be annoying to buy into it to see an overhaul soon, though it's interesting that I wouldn't have this concern with mech Ultegra. Such is the way with 'tech' isn't it...
Thanks
Paul
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At the price point you are talking I am assuming you are referring to Ultegra Di2 rather than 9070. Ultegra Di2 in 2013 has not changed from 2012.
The obvious upgrade for Ultegra will be a shift from 10 to 11 speed - there has been a bit of debate on the compatability of the current Ultegra Di2 to 11 speed. Covered here : http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... &start=7800 -
Cheers Mccaria. Yes, sorry, meant Ultegra Di2. Good point on the 11 speed.0
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I'm sure when 7spd came out people were asking the same questions.
It'll always be updated, changed etc.0 -
Percy Vera wrote:I'm sure when 7spd came out people were asking the same questions.
It'll always be updated, changed etc.
No built in obsolesence with a cable though
Faster than a tent.......0 -
Di2 has been proven to be pretty bomb proof and a lot of bike builders are putting it onto their bikes now so i wouldnt worry about buying into it. More and more people are, assuming they can afford it.
They may well come out with a new system possibly next year, but i doubt it will be a significant upgrade over the current system. Also its worth remembering that Di2 isnt new to Shimano, as they have produced Dura-Ace electronic shifting for a few years now, so Ultegra Di2 is the cheaper version but based on proven technology.
So i say, go ahead and enjoy getting the bike. Good luck0
