Shimano's 12speed GRX Di2 is here and I give you a rundown of what's new, what's continuing, and what's missing from this electronic gravel groupset before and after I race it at Stetina's Paydirt in Carson City, Nevada.

Bike Tires Direct has the group in stock now, minus the cranks, for $2,234: https://tinyurl.com/5n6ubdan

Ready to start getting faster? Get the FasCat app now, with a free first month and no credit card required: https://tinyurl.com/kut9se79

Prices and weights in grams by part
Left lever and caliper $556.99 415
Right lever and caliper $556.99 415
crankset $249.99 721
rear derailleur $409.99 310
front derailleur $209.99 142
rotor pair $121.98 228
cassette $87.99 391
chain $48.99 247
90mm wire $27.99 7.25
120mm wire $27.99 7.25
battery $184.99 53
charger $49.99 n/a
TOTAL $2,533.87 2925.5

Gear I use for shooting (not sponsored!):
X1 SelfFlying Drone: https://amzn.to/3V7MUn5
DJI Mini 3 Drone: https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY
GoPro Hero Black 11: https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY
DJI Action Cam 4: https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY
DJI Pocket Osmo 3: https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY'>https://amzn.to/3wK4eVY
Sony Alpha ZVE10: https://amzn.to/3QUSqHf
Sony Alpha a6300: https://amzn.to/3K7jFKK
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS lens: https://amzn.to/3QNGh6L

The Ride is supported in 2024 by:
Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftp
Perc Coffee: https://tinyurl.com/etzyekwr (save 15% with code 'ride15')
Giro helmets: http://tinyurl.com/72svzzxp
Silca maintenance: https://bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theride')
First Endurance nutrition: https://bit.ly/41SDgqq (save 20% with code 'THERIDE')
Shimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep
Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r

0:00 intro
1:17 what’s new
4:26 what’s continuing
5:59 what’s missing
10:59 Stetina’s Paydirt
19:34 GRX ride impressions