Shimano shifts to electronic set up for road bikes  Next Story
By offering electronic shifting, Shimano is sure to stir up the
pot. Anytime anything new comes to anything in sports, people
get all up and excited. Why should cycling be any different? The
introduction of electronic shifting is actually not a new thing,
but battery life and weight constraints have made the technology
unfeasible. But all that is about to change.  With a digital set
up, the lack of moving parts would enable the bicyclist further
advantage by reducing wear and dirt build up. Self-calibrating,
the set up reduces variables the rider would traditionally be
affected by. Oh, and it would be fast. Like instantaneous fast.
Consisting of a Li-ion battery, a wiring harness, two modified
derailleurs and two brake and shift levers, the Di2 will
actually weigh in at less than the current offerings. In a
competitive sport where seconds and weight are of great
importance, the D12 looks to make an immediate splash as it
becomes available in sh