Originally Posted by
datlas
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.”
The good thing is used bikes are plentiful and prices are stable if not dropping. Premium bikes rarely get destroyed or disposed of so no worries getting what you want for a long time to come.