Originally Posted by
JohnJ80
I’ve had both. In fact, I had an Ultegra Di2 bike and I replaced it with eTap becasuse:
- The two paddles vs one paddle for eTap are much harder to use with gloves in cold weather (I live in Minnesota).
- The installation is much cleaner with only cables for brakes.
- Disassembling the bike for travel is much cleaner - you just unbold the RD, no need to worry about or protect the cable.
- No wires in the frame. No wires period.
- Bluetooth connection is much easier and ANT+ Connection seems to work better.
At this point where there are rumors that Shimano is going wireless too, I think it would be kind of crazy to go for a wired bike.
J.
Based on the rumors, it sounds like Shimano will be going semi wireless. It sounds like the front and rear derailleur will be connected by wires. I am assuming that is to solve the recharging every few rides issue.