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Electronic or mechanical shifting system? What you need to know

Professionals swear by the electronic shifting system for their bike – but has the mechanical system served its time? We’ll explain when shifting gears electronically pays off and who’s better off shifting gears mechanically.

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Canyon.com Published: 2025-03-17
Electronic or mechanical shifting system? What you need to know Electronic or mechanical shifting system: which is better?

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