Originally Posted by
repechage
There is plenty of innovation to come in my view, the electronic gear is the beginning of what could come.
I can't help but agree! I think that electronic shifting is one of the most important developments in cycling in years, although some will surely disagree with me. The ability to shift from multiple hand positions (eg the sprinter or climber switches) is an advancement nearly as important as the switch from DT shifters to brifters. Now the race crowd can shift from wherever their hands might be, shaving off valuable seconds. Sure, this is mostly of importance to racers at the moment, but the trickle down will benefit the average rider in a few years. I hope to see Campy release some remote shifting switches soon.