RJM Posted September 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 12, 2015 Last night I took a new Trek Domane 5.9 out for a long test ride from the shop that actually likes me...there's very few that do. It was sweet. Perty color too. I decided to test out the shifting under loads a few times and took off on a hill shifting down as I needed and the bike performed great, even while standing up. Then, I did a few sprint interval thingys...giving it my all and shifting up to higher and higher gears. The shifting didn't fail me. Quite a bit of awesome. I'm not sure if the cost difference is for me, but I can see the advantages for some riders. That is all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 12, 2015 The one place I'm sure that electronic shifting is important is on TT bikes where the rider may not want to move the hands to the shifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2015 The one place I'm sure that electronic shifting is important is on TT bikes where the rider may not want to move the hands to the shifters.The ability to mount multiple shifters is a definite plus for some riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 12, 2015 how reliable do you think they are, and if something went wrong, would the average cyclist be able to fix it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2015 As a confirmed retro grouch,I was not enthused about the idea. One of the things I like most about wrenching on bicycles is that they, unlike almost everything else in the mechanical world have remained low tech. Until now. A couple of years ago, I worked part time in a local high end road bike shop, and got some exposure to them.Gotta admit, they work pretty slick, but I don't see one in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2015 I've never tried electronic shifting but would like to see what it's about. Over the last 30 years I've never had any mechanical issues or cables breaking. To me this system is tops, so I'll be sticking w/ tried and true conventional for a long time (unless I'm forced to switch). Far as fixing goes. As aforementioned, I never had to fix anything w/ the exception of cable replacement every several years. I'm not a fan of little servo motors and battery packs. I would say the deraileurs would be replaced, not fixed. But I could be wrong. Also, I don't want to forget to charge the system and be be stuck in one gear for 40 miles on a hilly ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 12, 2015 Well...and I just sold the Campy Super Record EPS a few weeks ago....could have been yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 12, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 12, 2015 My wife has a Domane with ultegra DI2, she LOVES it. I might get dura ace DI2 for my bike this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted September 12, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 12, 2015 how reliable do you think they are, and if something went wrong, would the average cyclist be able to fix it?Shimano electric (Di2) is very reliable. The average cyclist might not want to mess with working on it, but luckily there's no need to adjust anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2015 A solution in need of a problem? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted September 12, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 12, 2015 A solution in need of a problem?I'm not a huge fan of Di2, even though it works incredibly well. From what I've seen most of the Di2 buyers are 40-60 year old men that are fairly new to road cycling, ride twice a week when the weather is nice, have a fairly large disposable income, and never work on their on bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 12, 2015 I'm not a huge fan of Di2, even though it works incredibly well. From what I've seen most of the Di2 buyers are 40-60 year old men that are fairly new to road cycling, ride twice a week when the weather is nice, have a fairly large disposable income, and never work on their on bike.Sounds perfect. But I won't downgrading anytime soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 12, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 12, 2015 I'm not a huge fan of Di2, even though it works incredibly well. From what I've seen most of the Di2 buyers are 40-60 year old men that are fairly new to road cycling, ride twice a week when the weather is nice, have a fairly large disposable income, and never work on their on bike.You called? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 12, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 12, 2015 You called?Yeah - you forgot to say NTTIWWT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted September 14, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 14, 2015 I've never tried electronic shifting but would like to see what it's about. Over the last 30 years I've never had any mechanical issues or cables breaking. To me this system is tops, so I'll be sticking w/ tried and true conventional for a long time (unless I'm forced to switch). Far as fixing goes. As aforementioned, I never had to fix anything w/ the exception of cable replacement every several years. I'm not a fan of little servo motors and battery packs. I would say the deraileurs would be replaced, not fixed. But I could be wrong. Also, I don't want to forget to charge the system and be be stuck in one gear for 40 miles on a hilly ride.My SRAM RED came with Gore sealed cables. I haven't had to change them in years, and they still shift well.When I do eventually have to replace them, I know what cables I'll use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted September 14, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 14, 2015 My SRAM RED came with Gore sealed cables. I haven't had to change them in years, and they still shift well.When I do eventually have to replace them, I know what cables I'll use.As you know I'm no fan of SRAM, but you made an excellent point. Mechanical shifting is so smooth on modern group sets with coated cables, that I see no reason to go to electronic shifting. On TT bikes it is an advantage, but for most road cyclists it's completely unnecessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 14, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 14, 2015 My mother learned to drive on an electric shift Hudson many years before I was born. When it quit working they converted it to a standard shift. I wouldn't be surprised it people might end up doing that on the bikes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted September 14, 2015 Share #18 Posted September 14, 2015 My mother learned to drive on an electric shift Hudson many years before I was born. When it quit working they converted it to a standard shift. I wouldn't be surprised it people might end up doing that on the bikes as well.yeah, it doesn't quite work that way with electronic shifting on bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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