If the exposed Di2 cable end gets wet, the whole system could malfunction. Shimano recommends plugging all non used Di2 ports. The bike looks heavy, there are a few things you could do to shave off some weight, Bi-sabble carbon version, Butyl tube('s?), carbon chainring, stainless hardware in the cockpit..
Depends on how competitive you "need" to be. You can choose which ever bike you want. I did my first on a MTB with slick tires. & no I didn't win.. that wasn't the point, but it was a great experiemce & I got many compliments on my bike choice along the way.. Stop looking for excuses. ;-)
@@stijndeklerk I hear what you’re saying. I did triathlons in the 80’s and 90’s and as an age grouper back then you could compare yourself to the pros because the difference in bikes wasn’t all that great. Now the comparison is pointless because of the advantage the pros have with their high-end super bikes. It’s just a big change in the sport with pros and cons. I’m not saying the technology is a bad thing, just that it’s changed the sport in a huge way
If the exposed Di2 cable end gets wet, the whole system could malfunction. Shimano recommends plugging all non used Di2 ports. The bike looks heavy, there are a few things you could do to shave off some weight, Bi-sabble carbon version, Butyl tube('s?), carbon chainring, stainless hardware in the cockpit..
is this compliant?
Technology….putting sport out of reach for all but the talented or privileged few 😢
LOL what does talent have to do with spending 12K+ on a bike?
@@eje4457their sponsors give them a bike to ride 😂
@@eje4457you didn't read the whole comment, did you...
Depends on how competitive you "need" to be. You can choose which ever bike you want. I did my first on a MTB with slick tires. & no I didn't win.. that wasn't the point, but it was a great experiemce & I got many compliments on my bike choice along the way.. Stop looking for excuses. ;-)
@@stijndeklerk I hear what you’re saying. I did triathlons in the 80’s and 90’s and as an age grouper back then you could compare yourself to the pros because the difference in bikes wasn’t all that great. Now the comparison is pointless because of the advantage the pros have with their high-end super bikes. It’s just a big change in the sport with pros and cons. I’m not saying the technology is a bad thing, just that it’s changed the sport in a huge way