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BarracksSi

10-28-20 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassopher (Post 21763890)

I have an Allez Sprint Disc with a 105 groupset and I’m considering upgrading to ultegra di2. I’ve had di2 on a Venge that I used to own and I loved the smoothness of the shifting, the ability to shift under load, and to shift from one side of the cassette to the other effortlessly.
105 is a perfectly fine group for my level of cycling but di2 and its garmin functionality is something else that I miss. Anyone care to offer insight on if it’s worth upgrading the Allez sprint to an electronic groupset?

Specifically because this would be pretty much like making your current ride more like what you had, then I'd say to go for it. I think it's one (or two) levels beyond swapping your computer from one bike to another, and because you found a use for Di2 that's more than just shifting gears, then it sounds like a worthwhile upgrade to me.

Ogsarg

10-28-20 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassopher (Post 21763890)

I have an Allez Sprint Disc with a 105 groupset and I’m considering upgrading to ultegra di2. I’ve had di2 on a Venge that I used to own and I loved the smoothness of the shifting, the ability to shift under load, and to shift from one side of the cassette to the other effortlessly.
105 is a perfectly fine group for my level of cycling but di2 and its garmin functionality is something else that I miss. Anyone care to offer insight on if it’s worth upgrading the Allez sprint to an electronic groupset?

Since you really want Di2 it comes down to comparing the cost of adding it to the bike you have vs. selling the bike and getting one with Di2. As far as I know, the Allez is not offered with it so if you really love that frame, adding it is the only option.

msu2001la

10-28-20 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennR (Post 21764496)

Did you give a $700 tip? ;)

FYI.. Sram Red eTap RD $399
https://bikecloset.com/product/sram-...m-wifli-black/

The 12sp AXS version is significantly more though. $710
https://www.performancebike.com/sram...20.000/p977899

msu2001la

10-28-20 03:22 PM

Here's photos I found on another forum of a Allez Sprint with Di2 install. It's a bit messy, but can work: https://imgur.com/a/xP5VyU6

I'm not totally clear if the disc version of this frame has ports for Di2 wiring or not, but since Specialized doesn't sell it that way I'm guessing no. There's talk on other forums of people drilling holes in the frame to accommodate. Sounds a little dicey to me, and a wireless option should definitely be considered.

GlennR

10-28-20 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by msu2001la (Post 21765175)

The 12sp AXS version is significantly more though. $710
https://www.performancebike.com/sram...20.000/p977899

supply is limited since it's new. Glad its so new it's covered by the warranty.

Koyote

10-28-20 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HD3andMe (Post 21765218)

No, no, no.

They melt when they encounter water. Then you have to spend $1,000 per motor, which means you're looking at $2,000 bill from your LBS.

Sure, but they also have to fly in a Shimano tech from Tokyo for the install, which adds several thousand dollars to the cost.

bruce19

10-28-20 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulberry20 (Post 21764227)

No just smart, very smart. I have a keen awareness for value, especially long term.

I put electronic shifting basically in the same bucket as disk brakes and tubeless road tires. Nice, interesting but with questionable performance benefits, more headaches and higher cost, especially over the long-term.

As for comparing Record and Super Record, anyone that would pick those two electronic group sets over those is definitely high.

I understand your concerns BUT that is absolutely not true for tubeless.

TiHabanero

10-28-20 07:00 PM

Get the Di2 and put it on the frame. There is no rule I know of that states wires must be run internally. Please, when the batteries need replacement, recycle them properly. We don't need more heavy metals in the water supply! Same with the derailleurs, recycle properly. If worried about the wires, go wireless SRAM.

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