Shimano Di2 Roadside Hacks To Get You Home | GCN Tech Helpful Cycling Tips

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Shimano Di2 shifting is the ultimate in road bike gear performance. It provides crisp, smooth and reliable shifting which is used by the pros at the very top of the sport. Even the best tech can go wrong sometimes, through misuse, lack of maintenance, or just bad luck. In the event that it does go wrong while out on a ride, Alex shows us some top hacks for getting you home. Some of them are even Shimano approved!

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