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JohnJ80

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Originally Posted by BluesDawg

I just hope that when SRAM makes a mechanical 12 speed road group, the shifters will be compatible with the MTB RD for 1X12 drop bar MTB and gravel applications.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t follow up with the mechanical version.

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Originally Posted by TiHabanero

Yes, two handed front shifting is an exceptionally horrible idea. What were they thinking? Product differentiation? PIA? Just because? What ever the reason, it is a very bad design/function decision.

I’m guessing here that you’ve never tried it. I liked it so much that I’m probably retrofitting my Ultregra Di2 bike with eTap. Not the only reason but it is pretty intuitive shifting. Incidentally, most reviewers tend to think it’s a pretty good idea. This has been around for what, 3 years now?

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