First there was electronic shifting, and then there was wireless electronic shifting. Adoption remains limited in the mountain bike world, but as prices come down, that will likely change. Costs aside, is electronic shifting — wireless or otherwise — going to be a game changer?
Tell us why in the comments!
15 Comments
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
May 18, 2021
Perfect shift EVERY time.
Cleaner aesthetics (lets face it, very important in the MTB world)
Supposed no lift shift, but it never hurts to get off the gas a little for a shift.
Customizable shifting, multiples gears, all the gears, either direction.
May 17, 2021
May 20, 2021
I understand SRAM chose to go with more of a push button feel. I could see that being an issue.
May 20, 2021
May 17, 2021
May 20, 2021
May 16, 2021
May 20, 2021
Then I used it.
Then I bought it.
Wow, amazing.
Instant, perfect shifts every time. Shifting adjustments from the saddle.
Seriously, what's not to love? (OK, the price)
The battery dying is a non-issue. A charge lasts literally months and you are shown battery status every time you shift. If your battery ever dies on a ride, sorry, that's on you. You were warned for weeks.
I haven't tried AXS but I've heard that it has a far shorter charge life so it might be an issue.
Di2 also used a lever that actually gave the feel of a normal shifter. I understand SRAM didn't do that.
That all said, nothing, electronic or manual, compares to the new Shimano 12sp. Curious to see if they come out with a Di2 version of that.
May 17, 2021
While it does sound kinda interesting, I have cables that have served and are serving 20+ years later without drama. Reliably!!
Game changer, not however, interesting.
May 18, 2021
May 20, 2021
Never used AXS but with Di2, you get months from a charge and are given charge status every time you shift. If your battery dies on a ride you've literally been warned for weeks. That's on you.
May 20, 2021
Oct 9, 2021