Electronic Shifting Is it worth it, and do you need it? A Guide to Road Cycling

One of the questions on the lips of most riders with a mechanical groupset is, “Is there really any benefit to upgrading to electrical?” Well, in this video, we’re going to answer exactly that.


Pro’s:
Shifting
Reduced maintenance
Control
Adaptive use


Cons:
Expensive.
Flat Battery.
Small Shifter Buttons
Problems can be hard to repair.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 The industry is changing
01:34 The Price to upgrade
02:35 What is good about electronic shifting
06:30 What is not so good about electronic shifting
11:10 How do you decide



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I am a regular road cyclist based in the North West of England. I have been a cyclist my whole life, and try to get out every day. The purpose of my YouTube channel is to share the knowledge I’ve built up in my 40 years as a cyclist.

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