electric

I'm an environmentalist sort of, I don't like using electricity at all. I'm the one turning off peoples lights in there houses when the room isn't being used. Its basically the whole reason I ride bikes in the first place.


But this whole electric shifting thing is gaining some momentum. For the past few weeks I've been dreaming up my cx bike. A 1x10 drivetrain with diy shifting/batteries with just a di2 derailleur. Go ahead, google diy di2 and see what you find.



Now that ultegra will be available, I'm thinking I can get a derailleur for about $300, and make shifter/battery system for $200. Then I'd just need normal brake levers.

People ask why you would want electric, doesn't mechanical work just as good? Thing about electric is it shifts when you hit the button, not after you hit the button, its instant, plus it makes perfect sense for cx, since you don't have to worry about cables getting gunked up.


I'm sure I'll be just as fast with sram red 1x10, it probably is lighter too, just not as cool.