Now Shimano release CUES drop bar system. Which is not compatible with old 9-11 cassette, rd, fd, and shifter.
Other brands still make 9-11 speed groupset.
Microshift - old standard.But new Advent, Advent X and Sword rear derailleur pull ratio is similar to cues.
Sunrace - old standard and CUES both. RS/RX/R9/MS/M9 for old standard, UX/US/U9 for CUES.
Sensah/Ltwoo Mechanical - old standard.
Sensah/Ltwoo/Magene/Wheeltop Electronic Groupset - Due to their rear derailleur can adjust cog pitch, they are compatible both.
TRP/TEKTRO - old standard(Not sure TRP HYWIRE)
Choose CUES
Bad - Heavy Weight, Delay shifting when upshift(big cog to small cog), Less Comptibility to Old Standard, Less choice for gear ratio.
Good - Durability, Encourages Strong Pedaling to Change Gears.
Choose Old Standard
Bad - Less durable compare to CUES.
Good - Compatiblity, Less weight for cassette.
If you want to build a new bike, which system will you choose in the future? CUES or Old Standard?