Shimano's Di2 groupsets are considered to be among the best when it comes to wireless shifting technology and seems to be in a constant state of development with every iteration of its 105, Ultegra, and Dura-Ace groupsets!
Alex explains how the Di2 groupsets maintain their efficiency over a long period of time, while also explaining some of the lesser known features that you may not be using!
In association with @RideShimano
00:00 Things you don’t know about Shimano Di2
00:30 How did Digital Integrated Intelligence (Di2) come about?
01:56 The Shimano E-tube app
02:26 How the derailleurs and shifters are linked together
04:33 The wireless protocol
05:57 Configuration of the shifter buttons
08:44 Hardware of the groupsets
09:23 Speed of the gear shifting
10:07 Why it is important in the world of pro racing
10:36 Users of Di2 in the pro peloton
11:03 How far can the wireless signals actually travel?
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