Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi Stoker View Post
Can you try out a bike (for a decent test ride) with the electronic shifting? I really think it's personal preference, you either love it or hate it. I have heard from one bike shop repairer that several of his customers have dwitched back to mechanical shifting as it didn't suit them. Also today's mechanical shifting is getting very good. I personally am considering electronic shifting for our tandem, however that's because there's advantages in not having to run such long shifter cables and shift timing that a tandem being a long bike would beneifit from.

However there is frame advantages between the Roby Pro and Comp- the carbon layup is different and lighter. Have you considered not a big a jump up and going for an Ultegra Compact Elie? I went from the Comp to an Elite and found it was a much better and value for money upgrade.
Thank you for your feedback. (guessing you are a kiwi also?).
All three styles should be in the next week or so, and I should be able to test ride them around the subdivision for several miles. Is that what you meant?
I guess I am prepared to take a bigger jump because of the great deal I would get, and not wanting to upgrade again.

Tandem sounds fun!