Originally Posted by
Koyote
Why the distinction?
I have resisted putting Di2 on my gravel bike, even though I have it on my carbon road bike (5 years or so), plus my HT mt. bike, as well as SRAM AXS on my FS mt. bike. I have had zero issues with my electronic systems, but realize that mechanical (for me) is easier to field service and get parts for and I tend to take my gravel on longer trips in out of the way places. Thus am more comfortable having mechanical when not closer to home. No scientific basis for my opinion,