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Old 09-16-20, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I have been reluctant to consider getting a Di2 "upgrade" on my Habanero because thrifty AND more importantly, the Hab is not set up for internal shifting cables and the external Di2 setups I have seen look quite ugly.

HOWEVER...on today's ride there was a cyclist with Di2 and she said it was run externally, and I did not see any ugly zip-ties and at a glance did not even see any wires. They must have been routed very discreetly under the tubes/stays.

Hmmm....
Isn't the battery usually hidden inside the seat post/seat tube?

I would think you would need at least one hole drilled for that to work.

It could also be worth it to see if nearby Engin Cycles would do some drilling for you...
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