Originally Posted by
Andy_K
Personally, I'm waiting for one of the manufacturers to realize there's a market for high quality 8-speed drivetrains.
That said, I'm guessing (and only guessing) that whenever Ultegra gets 11-speed it will be available as both electronic and mechanical.
Forget the Electro-Gear-Heads, AK, I'm with you on this one
I barely noticed a benefit going from 8 to 9, and even less going 9 to 10. Only difference was components didn't last as long and were more difficult to maintain (i.e. chain cleaning).