Originally Posted by
blakcloud
Like Andy_K says I like the fact that a manufacturer is actually producing something for the commuter market. I like the 1 by setup, the gear range, the 140 mm disks and the built in pant guard, all this points to a nice commuter group. The H bar would work for some but not my style but at least they have a flat handlebar setup. It is a little too modern in style for me considering the bikes I ride but if it worked well I would certainly consider it.
I think this may be what's throwing me...
It might be a bunch of things packaged into one gruppo and marketed as commuter friendly, but all of these options already existed piece meal in other ways. I guess the main advantage is taking a bunch of things seen as advantageous for commuters, sticking them in the same bucket and saying voila for the person who wants the same sticker with Shimano's seal of approval?