Exactly this. And they know for many folks ready to drop $6k on a bike might still buy if it’s $6500 or $6800. Especially if it means they can brag to their friends on the group ride that they have 12 speeds now.
12 speed shimano?
This is sus to be honest.
its very hard to get an DA version of any bike for 7000!
Time will tell I guess… I just check their site and no prices listed… maybe they will once Shimano make the official announcement in about 2 hrs
https://www.cube.eu/en/2022/bikes/road/road-race/litening/cube-litening-c68x-slt-prizmsilverngrey/
They removed the pricing at some point…
There are prices listed, even in the link you posted. Top right corner …
Is it me? I don’t see a wire in the Ultegra RD…
But I can only see the pics on my phone…pics get blocked on my PC by our server.
Well hidden, but it is there.
MAN!
I made the exact same circle!
haha
Pity that the Charging cable is still proprietary.
USB-C both ends would of been nice in 2021/2022!
Still not a deal breaker as I’m now saving my pennies for the Ultegra group set.
USB-C has problems with debris. Probably wouldn’t be the best application on a bike derailleur.
While this is true, I think its mostly a problem for devices that are constantly plugging a cable (like a cellphone). For something like this, is probably more to do with size than anything else
Do i see a cable to the derailleur on that DA??
I am considering starting a new “official” R9200 (combined with R8100?) thread to put the news that seems to be getting released now.
Do you guys want that, or just keep adding to this thread and maybe adjust thread title to remove “speculation”?
one vote for new thread
new thread
Here we go: