Originally Posted by
mconlonx
Minimal compared to what? I'm talking about compared to a bike without electronic shifting...
Yes, minimal wiring, and Shimano labels all the wire ends, so you'd really have to be not paying attention to get it wrong. Wires are not wimpy at all and the connectors are super solid. Boss rides through all kinds of sloppy weather with it, and water/salt is not an issue with the system. He's also never run out of battery mid-ride.
I know I haven't expressed it well by major battery concern is well.. that it's a battery, it can leak, be defective, crack, run out of juice, have a wire nicked.. I've lost a lot of the concern with the discussion in here of the battery life/wiring setup, and of course it's more complex wiring then mechanical! but for electric, that's down right simple. Makes me wonder if there's a market for add on servos for regular derailers...