Originally Posted by
ppg677
So yes, I am considering the Endurace. I remain torn between the R8000 and the 105 Di2. I do see myself selling stock wheels and upgrading to carbon wheels with either bike.
The bikes weigh about the same. And price premium for 105 Di2 is now $600.
Part of me likes the appeal of mechanical simplicity and not worrying about batteries now or in the future. I've always appreciated analog/mechanical things in life.
Part of me sees the appeal of going 12-speed electronic because of those who say it is da sh&t.
Yeah, the wheels on the 105 version are pretty basic. Probably part of how they kept the price that low. If you've got the scratch to replace those wheels with something better, I'd go 105 Di2, definitely.