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DA Di2 or U Di2?

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Old 09-06-11 | 12:43 PM
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Any problems installing or operating? LBS has never installed DA Di2 before, not sure if it is a big deal.
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Old 09-06-11 | 12:49 PM
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Crap..its on labicitoronto's twitter feed...will try and find a working link....
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Old 09-07-11 | 05:15 AM
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I saw it installed yesterday on a bike at my LBS. So at least one set exists on an OEM bike. Definitely looks a lot clunkier than DuraAce Di2 (except for the front wiring harness which is much cleaner.)

I'll be installing it when I rebuild my repaired R3SL whenever the aftermarket kit ships (October? November? April??)
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Old 10-04-11 | 07:28 PM
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Old 10-04-11 | 08:00 PM
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only one shifter?
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Old 10-04-11 | 08:05 PM
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I never understood why they would put two buttons on the front shifter - there is no point. Anyway IME my DA Di2 is smoother and more posative feeling than U Di2.
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Old 10-04-11 | 08:19 PM
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only one shifter?
Too Funny...

The Ultegra Di2 Upgrade Kit includes the Ultegra Di2 Shift/brake levers, front and rear Ultegra Di2 derailleurs, and the five wires to connect it all. ... The kit also includes a battery and battery mount along with a charger and cable. This is the minimum amount of gear that you'll need to run Di2, so you won't spend any more than necessary.
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Old 10-04-11 | 08:45 PM
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Old 10-04-11 | 08:45 PM
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Pricey. I'd rather buy wheels.
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Old 10-04-11 | 09:55 PM
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They are obviously trying to capitalize on the fact that they are the first to have it available (that I know of) for purchase. That's way too much money. I'm waiting until it starts showing up on eBay. I'll get the entire group w/ crankset, brakes, chain, and cassette for that much.
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Old 10-04-11 | 10:15 PM
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Old 10-05-11 | 04:16 AM
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Doesn't it come with an extension cord, or is that extra?

I know a guy that (stupidly) bought a Government Motors Chevy Volt. Now he gets to plug in his car AND his bike.
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Old 10-05-11 | 08:17 AM
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Too Funny...
well, I'd have thought they'd have put both of them in the picture. maybe that's just me, though.
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Old 10-05-11 | 12:36 PM
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That is a LOT of cranks left...
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Old 10-06-11 | 09:24 AM
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CC has the 7th as the in stock date. Called LBS to find out about stock but have not heard back. They have the 17th as the stock date with the exception of the FD which might be coming in Nov. Like PCAD says "vaporware".
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Old 11-11-11 | 10:50 PM
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I paid about $2300 for the upgrade kit(s) recently, that's much less than they were a year ago. But shop hard enough and maybe you can beat that price.
Nice price for the entire Di2 group with the bike ...

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 20 Speed Electronic Shifting 2012 Le Champion CF $2,799
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Old 11-14-11 | 03:35 AM
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Old 11-14-11 | 06:39 AM
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Got DA Di2 for a few hundred more than U Di2. Went out this past weekend. Nice. Front derailleur shifts like butter.
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