Etap 11 Software Full 18
Mazie Wingeier
The bike came fully built, but I did pull off all eTap parts to weigh them when it first arrived. Reassembly was a breeze, as would be expected for a wireless system. During the entire review period, I never had to charge the batteries, which suggests heavy users could get by with a once-a-month charge schedule just for peace of mind. Not too bad.
Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor.com. He has been writing about the latest bikes, components, and cycling technology for almost two decades. Prior to that, Tyler launched and built multiple sports nutrition brands and consumer goods companies, mostly as an excuse to travel to killer riding locations throughout North America.
I think it gets brought up by people who think they are point out a fatal flaw in the design, you cant brake and shift at the same time. When in reality you can brake and shift at the same time with the same hand even. Up shift, down shift, etap or double tap, the fingers work the same for me.
Why do you think wireless is the future? Is it because of an Apple trend where wires rhyme with outdated technology? Shimano calls its di2 technology fly-by-wire. Do you think the aerospace industry will get rid of the wires and go wireless anytime soon?