In this episode of Bicycling’s Bike Shop, Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and Test Editor Dan Chabanov dive into Tara’s story, “The Best Electronic Shifting Group for Your Road or Gravel Bike.” We discuss the different systems—Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS, and Campagnolo Wireless (plus a great new lower-cost option from WheelTop).
Thanks for spending time with us in the shop. Let us know what bikes or gear you’d like to hear about. If you have questions about bicycles or equipment, drop us a note in the comments.
As Deputy Editor, Tara Seplavy leads Bicycling’s product test team; after having previously led product development and sourcing for multiple bike brands, run World Championship winning mountain bike teams, wrenched at renowned bicycle shops in Brooklyn, raced everything from criteriums to downhill, and ridden bikes on six different continents (landing herself in hospital emergency rooms in four countries and counting). Based in Easton, Pennsylvania, Tara spends tons of time on the road and trail testing products. A familiar face at cyclocross races, crits, and bike parks in the Mid Atlantic and New England, on weekends she can often be found racing for the New York City-based CRCA/KruisCX team. When not riding a bike, or talking about them, Tara listens to a lot of ska, punk, and emo music, and consumes too much social media.
