Im riding a diamondback andean with shimano dura ace di2 9150, rotor crankset, premierbike chain. Shimano ultegra 8050 di2 front derailleur braze on. The new ultegra r8000 series is taking our ridertuned philosophy to the next level, with an extensive range of components for mechanical shifting, electronic shifting di2 and time trial triathlon. The ultegra r8050 di2 groupset is the latest development in the evolution of the electronic groupset from shimano. On the surface, 11 speed seemed like it would be a change for the better.
Shimano ultegra di2 6870 shift upgrade the colorado cyclist. Shimano ultegra 6870 di2 11 speed install and early riding impressions. It is compatible with dura ace 9070 11speed and ultegra di2 10speed etube electronics systems. Introduced with ultegra di2, it simplifies installation and reduces the number of wires needed.
Mechanical on my winter trainer sram and tt ultegra with dura ace shifters bikes, and di2 r8050 on the best bike. Duraace, after all, is that companys nocompromise racing ensemble, and di2s servodriven electronic shifting represents the pinnacle of its present development. Installing the shimano di2 ewwu111 wireless module into the seat tube of my new giant tcr advanced pro 0. We show you how to install shimanos latest groupset. There are a few negatives, but not many, for the sake of balance ill cover those as well. How to setup synchronized shifting on your shimano. It is possible to build a di2 system without a junction b, but this involves running etube wires from junction a to both the battery and derailleurs, as well as the shifters. For all other ultegra di2 components, i choose old ultegra 6871 with last battery version. If you have di2 on your bike, the chances are that it either came preinstalled, or that you had it installed by a bike mechanic. Setup shimano di2 automatic shifting modes using the free etube project software. Immediately recognized and capable of being programed with e0tube project software.
Buy your shimano ultegra di2 r8070 groupset tttriathlon disc internal battery builtin frame type online from. In order to help you set up and configure your di2 system shimano has made several software packages available for android, ios. Shimanos di2 is unapologetic, expensive and targeted at road racings most elite membership. Reviews by girodilento on 20th june 2014 ive been fascinated by the idea of di2 from the start and have watched it with interest. Upgrade kit to upgrade your existing tt tri shimano mechanical group to ultegra di2. Etube increases the convenience and fun of di2 and shimano steps electric bicycles. Shimano di2 hardware road, gravel and mtb di2 center. Jan 04, 2019 installing the shimano di2 ewwu111 wireless module into the seat tube of my new giant tcr advanced pro 0. Want to upgrade to di2 ultegra and have the brake shifters also, 10 speed.
Shimanos refinements to the latest ultegra di2 group are truly remarkable, and while we always fancy a full duraace build, wed be hard pressed to decipher a difference in performance. Id go di2 on the tt bike in a heartbeat if i could justify the cost. Ultegra fd6870 di2 front derailleur installation guide. The etube system is simply shimanos software that allows you to set. Shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050 rear derailleur competitive. Ultegra di2 levers, and can also be used with ultegra di2 in a tttri setup without ultegra di2. Reviews by girodilento on 20th june 2014 ive been fascinated by the idea of di2 from the start and have watched it. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 r8070 groupset 2x11speed. Shimanos swr671 tt aero bar di2 shifters add the ability to shift both front and rear derailleurs through their entire range at a press of a button. The rest of the ultegra di2 system is already available, and the tt shifters come out at the beginning of october.
Those allow them to run diagnostics, updated the firmware and customize the way it works. Shimano tlew02 di2 wire connecting installation tool 4. Jun 24, 20 we show you how to install shimanos latest groupset. I included a few consumables and adhesives which i know i will need from my experience in the previous di2 shiv tt. Whilst out with a broken ankle i decided to take the plunge and upgrade my 2011 trek madone 5. A charge lasts for days with prolonged use, so i dont get the argument of worrying about flat batteries. Gcn shows you how to install a shimano di2 electronic groupset. Shimano dura ace bltt79 tt tri brake lever swap to shimano ultegra r8060 di2 tt tri shiftbrake levers for additional fee 3. This dealers manual is for use with the ultegra 6870 series electronic gear shifting system only. Di2 turned out to be much more useful and capable than i thought it would ever be. Our free etube apps open up a smarter world for cyclists. For an overview of all posts on di2, apps and software please visit the di2 software posts archive.
How to convert shimano 6770 ultegra di2 to 11 speed. Recently i took my bike in for a tuneup and a new cassette and chain. With a refined ergonomic shape and simple, singlebutton design, the swr9160 di2 remote triathlon shifter provides quick shifting while riding in the aerobars. Ive added links to the free shimano e tube software as well as needed hardware on. And, i installed the barend junction a, so it is a little cleaner and different from a typical tt installation. Although the bike is 5 years old the frame is still in very good nick and has quite a few more years in it yet.
This page explains how to connect your bike to your computer. Shimano 5801 r8000 and r9100 front derailleur install. A di2 install is perma, while cables are not, so approach the installation with that in mind. Great video and well done on covering satellite shifters even though you werent even installing them. Taking technology from the duraace di2 groupset while at the same time refining the previous version of their ultegra di2 groupset shimano have tweaked the ergonomics of their di2 shifters and included more shifting options to. Shimano ewwu111 di2 bluetooth module firmware failure. This is my tri bike version of rightytighty, leftyloosy. After you launch the etube app, do not choose your bike type. It allows you to get the most out of your riding experience.
In addition to the benefits of the str8000, the str8020 adds an extra bonus in combination with the hydraulic disc brake. The first duraace and ultegra di2 group sets 7970 and 6770 respectively were 10 speed. Our local trek bicycles greensboro just happens to have the device, so we brought in our 6770 ultegra di2 group for a long overdue update. Di2 shimano electronic intelligent system installation. The body, totally trimmed of any excess, proves itself in battles with air currents and time. Modern di2 is basically a couple of controllers and motors that communicate with each other using the ewsd50 wires. This article will focus on the installation of the system as an aftermarket component system. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 midcage rear derailleur 5. Want to truly experience a pita, cable di2 on a tri bike. Ultegra fdr8050 di2 front derailleur installation guide. Shimano di2 is available at different price points for both road and mountain bikes. Whether you want to customize your shift speed, set up synchro shift or update your firmware, it is the tool you need to take control of your ride. Shimano switched to the current canbus architecture with ultegra 6770. How to do shimano di2 time trial tt triathlon upgrade build.
Shimano ultegra di2 triathlontt dual control lever rim brake slrev 11speed. Customize your di2 groupset with the new etube app cycling. Shimano etube project software change settings and update firmware. When in synchroshift, my right tt shifter controls gear changes with simple up or down shifting, and the left tt shifter controls my garmin screens. Do i need the shimano xtr di2 m9050 system display or can i run it just with a duraace di2 ew90 junctiona box. Stunning aeroforms flow as if they were about to take flight, nearly floating above the earths surface. Additionally, the top hood buttons on duraace di2 shifters also offer groupset controls. Smeww01 plugs into the etube wiring system between existing components. Shimano di2 ultegra 6870 internal fit 11 speed groupset. Dmul000100 6870 ultegra dealers manual schematics and part numbers for the internal battery and time trial shifters.
Austin arruda is a former shimano technology education specialist with years of experience in the cycling industry. As road bike component, the stressfree operation is one of the most important feature to lead all day riding comfort with braking and shifting. All available now with free delivery and easy returns. What i have not seen, have not tried, are shimanos swr9160 bar end shift switch.
Ultegra 8050 di2 11sp shifter pair with brake cable set. No hands leaving the bike to change between maps, di2 status, ride data, lap data, etc. As far as i know, no bike shop is going to spend as much time as i did taping, wrapping in foam, and heatshrinking parts. If, however, you fancy giving the installation a go yourself, or are rebuilding your bike, it can seem like a daunting job. Following the design of the duraace di2 shifter buttons, the new ultegra di2 levers include topofthehood buttons for remote shifting, which can be programmed to shift gear or control ancillary devices such as compatible computers or lighting. Unlock the power of electronic shifting with synchronized shifting. If you choose your bike type it will ask you to connect to the bike and this will fail to read the battery just as it does with the smbcr or with the.
Shimano di2 bcr2 charger for btr2 battery charger shimano etube seis di2 battery shimano sd50 di2 electric wire see schema for length. Shimano lets endusers configure their own di2 systems using their etube project software. The fact that all of these features are now available on ultegra r8050. It has an 2 wiring ports, so it can be connected between a front shifter and the front junction a, or at the rear derailleur between rear derailleur and etube wire. This article will discuss the installation and adjustment of the di2 shimano electronic intelligent system. Certainly shimano lessened the problem with its slimmeddown 2button shifters such as the ultegra r671 di2 tt, and better yet with the duraace di2 9071 singlebutton shifter. Further dose anyone have any info on mounting the batt in the.
Shimano ultegra di2 groupset ultegra di2 series with electronic shifting is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from the dura ace group. Dear lennard, i was watching one of your youtube videos and i have a question. It stands for stateoftheart technology, proven in pro races, the technologies used in the new ultegra 6870 series are perfect for the racer or enthusiastic weekend rider. Shimano adding new di2 tttriathlon brake lever shifter pods.
But it still wasnt as good as the shifter options sram offered. Back to overview take control of your di2 with etube. Contact the place of purchase for updates of the component software. R8050 series new ultegra r8000 series is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from duraace groupset. This dealers manual is intended primarily for use by professional bicycle mechanics. Nov 08, 2011 because the wiring system is different, we can only assume similar options are on the way for ultegra di2.
Oct 23, 20 to do that, they need the software and smpce1 adapter from shimano, which connects their computer to the di2 system. How to tune shimano di2 groupsets adjust electronic shifting global cycling network. Shimano ultegra di2 r8070 groupset tttriathlon disc internal. Home forum triathlon forum sram etap vs ultegra di2. I can shift manuallytraditionally if desired, or still use synchroshift. An optimized slant angle and a wide range from 11 to 30 teeth regarding compatibility are further assets of the di2 shadow rear derailleur.
Duraace fdr9150 di2 front derailleur installation guide. Di2 firmware how long to updateoverwrite battery firmware. Definitely a crapton easier than cabling a di2 tt setup. Btw, pressing the button on the junction a button for shimanos half second or so does not cause the red and green lights to flash as other posts on the web suggest it should no light at all. Heres the process i went through to make my di2 system. Shimano ultegra 8050 di2 tttri upgrade kit glory cycles. If any part of the information on the manual is unclear to you, do not proceed with the installation. Installing shimano di2 electronic components road bike action. Shimano tlew02 di2 wire connecting installation tool. The 2nd duraace and ultegra di2 group sets 9070 and 6870 respectively changed to an 11 speed design. Shimano ultegra and duraace di2 electronic shifting. I have had the opportunity to install this component group on several bikes. Ultegra di2 tt is finally here so if youre in the market for a new rig, i highly recommend giving it a look.
Shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050ss rear derailleur short the shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050ss rear derailleur features the groupspecific sleek integrated appearance with a lowprofile design. Shimanos swr671 tt aero bar di2 shifters add the ability to shift both front and rear derailleurs through. We cover road bike and mountain bike hardware, di2 etube software, firmware and try to answer your most frequently asked questions. The shimano 11 speed dura ace 9070 di2 system was released in the spring of to resounding accolades. Users who are not professionally trained for bicycle assembly should not attempt to install the components themselves using the dealers manuals. Shimano ultegra and duraace di2 electronic shifting everything. How to install shimano electronic di2 groupsets gcn. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 groupset tttriathlon internal battery. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 tt group set 2x11speed mechanical. Shop from a huge range of shimano di2 at probikekit us, the home of quality cycling clothing, components, accessories and more. Weve written several posts on di2 software the most popular ones are. Front and rear deralliur ultegra bar end shifters ultegra brakesshifters dura ace since ultegra version dont excist. The dfly enables di2 status on your garmin such as battery level, present gear, analysis of gear changes, how many and what gears you spend the most time in.
Even the integration with head units and shifters was more extensive than id imagined. New ultegra r8000 series is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from duraace groupset. Over the winter, shimano has released the new updated ultegra 6870 di2 system for 11 speed. New shimano ultegra di2 8050 upgrade kit has everything you need to upgrade an existing bike to the new di2. The difference is shimanos move to the singlewire etube format for the new duraace. Shimano ultegra 6870 complete di2 groupset sigma sports. My lbs built my tt bike with the current ultegra di2 r8000andsomething groupset. Set aside ample time to do a great job considering that the cranks and bottom bracket will need to be removed to install the junction b box in the base of your down tube. Ultegra di2 will bring all the advantages of its older brother, at ultegra pricing. May 04, 2019 i put di2 on two bikes and attention to detail is super important. Shimano ultegra 6870 di2 11 speed install and early riding. The other thing i did not like about an etap tt installation was the button configuration at the brake levers.
This meant not only new derailleurs, but new cassettes and chains as well. Additionally, while triathlon tt shifters are offered for duraace, only drop bar. How to tune shimano di2 groupsets adjust electronic shifting. Jul 21, 2019 they also support wireless communications between the di2 system and your computerheadunit. How to install shimano electronic di2 groupsets youtube. Now shimanos second tier groupset takes the 11 speed functions of the 6800 mechanical groupset and pairs it with di2 technology used in the 6770. For di2 wire length, here is the schema sent from specialized. Shimano ultegra di2 remote tt shifter set competitive cyclist. Shimano ultegra r8060 di2 time trial 7 piece conversion kit. Oct 02, 2012 actual new di2 tt shiftersbrake pods may look a bit differentwere hoping a little sleeker. Etube is a powerful platform that lets you take charge of your shifting. It is compatible with duraace 9070, ultegra 6870 di2 and ultegra 6770 etube road shifting systems. For any information regarding the ultegra 6800 series which does not appear in this manual, refer to the service instructions included with each component. How to install and use full syncro di2 on a tri bike.
Di2 components needed for sworks shiv build triathlon. This page lists all individual pieces of hardware and their specifications, ranging from ultegra duraace to mtb xt and xtr di2 groupsets, grouped by type of bicycle and series. To do that, they need the software and smpce1 adapter from shimano, which connects their computer to the di2 system. This system is incorporated in the designs of some new bike models. To meet the drivers preferences, the ultegra csr8000 cassette offers a variety of highperformance gear combinations. The techniques shown can be applied to any of shimanos electronic groupsets.
Shimano ultegra r8050 11s di2 electronic upgrade kit. Shimano ultegra r8050 di2 7 piece conversion kit daily deal. Di2center is an independent website, not affiliated with shimano in any way installation guides. Shimano ultegra di2 6870 shift upgrade for sale at the colorado cyclist. Because the wiring system is different, we can only assume similar options are on the way for ultegra di2.
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