It was only last June that Shimano brought Di2 electronic shifting to its third tier platform, 105 - the first time the technology has been available on anything other than the two, more premium, options, Ultegra and Dura-Ace.
But with a price tag of $1,890 / £1,730, the technology is still very far from being affordable. So, when a small Chinese brand such as L-Twoo comes to market with a 12-speed, electronic and hydraulic groupset for just $650.00, it’s enough to make you wonder what you’re really getting spending an extra thousand on Shimano…
