Originally Posted by
GrizzlyPeaks
Hey guys just want some opinions from sram etap riders. I’m considering upgraded from Ultegra 6800 to Sram Etap or red 22. Obviously both would be an upgrade as one is electronic and the other is significantly lighter(and much better looking imo). Just kinda torn between which is better. Is electronic shifting soo much better that’s it’s worth the weight penalty over regular Red 22 ?
Thanks ahead of time!
When I heard of electronic shifting even existing a couple of years ago from my uncle who is like 65, and he told me some of his riding buddies had electronic shifting I said: hahaha, that is ridiculous, who would need that?
I still stand by this stance today. It is just not needed, expensive, just one more thing you have to keep charged. And if it malfunctions, there is no way to "fix" it on the side of the road, as opposed to mechanical shifters.
I am sure the shifting is nice and all, but to me, it is just a solution in search of a problem. Never thought mechanical shifting was bad or cumbersome.
I would go with the Red 22 mechanical if I was you. That is just me though.