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Old 05-31-12, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jnbrown
I have had Ultegra Di2 on my single for a few months.
My main reason for getting it was a hand injury and I thought it would also improve shifting.
For the most part it does shift smoother than mechanical, but on certain cogs it does make some noise.
Surprisingly, I miss the feedback you get with a Campy mechanical shifter, you push a button and then after a slight delay it shifts.
I don't like the shape of the Shimano shifters, much prefer Campy.
I am going to try reverse Engineering the buttons and make my own version with Campy shifters.
Another advantage is not worrying about breaking a shift cable, fewer and easier adjustments and it makes the bike look nicer and easier to clean.
I don't think I would like the big jumps with an 11-34 cassette so wouldn't consider it unless they come out with a triple.

Campy Electronic an option?
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