Six reasons why electronic groupsets are better than mechanical

There's more reason than ever to switch from cables to wires

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Multi-shift is a function found on all electronic groupsets

They may only have been around for that long, but electronic groupsets are now pretty much ubiquitous in the professional peloton. Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Campagnolo Super Record EPS, and SRAM Red eTap sit at the top of the electronic tree, but there is now a growing array of cheaper electronic groupsets out there for you to choose from.

But should you choose electronic over a standard mechanical groupset? Well, there are plenty of reasons to stick with mechanical, but here's the argument to take the plunge and choose wires instead cables.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.