Originally Posted by
bruce19
The strange thing is that none of this really matters to me. I am fine with rim or disk brakes. I have no problem with electronic shifting. Do I need it? No. What matters to me is riding for fitness and enjoyment of the adventure.
My complaint (and OP’s too I believe) is that for a mid or better tier groupset, going forward, we will HAVE to get disc brake and electric shifting, at a much higher price point. It’s unfortunate that the older technology may be relegated to entry level lower quality tier groupsets.
“Progress.”