WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)

[Takiyaki]

What's the general consensus on this group set?

[Nomuetze]

I think there is no general consensus…just personal experiences.

That said, using it on my Gravel with 46/30+11/34 11spd…
Absolute no issues, working flawless…

Maybe 2 points which one should consider…
STIs rather on the smaller side compared to modern others (kind of first Shimano di2s like)
Front derailleur not one of the strongest when shifting under power…

Still pretty happy with it…

[jonathanf2]

From what I understand, my next and probably last option is to drill all the way through the bolt, trying to maintain the threads on the hanger but buying a new one if necessary. Does anyone have another idea before I try the nuclear option?

You have a removable derailleur hanger right? Why not remove the derailleur hanger (from the bike) with the RD still attached. It should be attached with some small hex screws or something. You can then turn the hanger from the bolt to remove it.

[Tijoe]

You have a removable derailleur hanger right? Why not remove the derailleur hanger (from the bike) with the RD still attached. It should be attached with some small hex screws or something. You can then turn the hanger from the bolt to remove it.

To me it comes down to how much leverage he needs in order to turn the hanger on the bolt if he removes it from the frame.  He may need more leverage than a loose hanger can be manually twisted by hand.

[jonathanf2]

To me it comes down to how much leverage he needs in order to turn the hanger on the bolt if he removes it from the frame.  He may need more leverage than a loose hanger can be manually twisted by hand.

The more I think about it, this would probably be the least destructive step to take. As long as the RD hanger is removable, he can remove the Wheeltop RD and hanger still attached. He can use an adjustable wrench or vise clamp on the hanger and slowly unscrew the bolt from the hanger. Once the bolt tension is released from the hanger, the bolt should easily come off. Am I missing a something?

I'd also use something to wrap the RD hanger like a towel, to minimize any damage if using a wrench or vise.

[jonathanf2]

The ultimate nuclear option isn't even drilling the bolt, because if that didn't work he would have to hacksaw the RD hanger to release the tension. On the plus side the Wheeltop RD screw is only $6 USD and he can source a replacement hanger for his frame.

[Tijoe]

I ordered 4 EDX OX hanger bolts today.  Will take 2 to 3 weeks to be delivered. 

[FredericksSirvelo]

I took the hanger/RD off yesterday. The good news is I can (with significant force) rotate the hanger. It can’t do a full rotation because it’s a bit of a longer guy, would bump into the RD. In addition I think I’m missing something conceptually. The bolt isn’t threaded into the RD itself, is it? The threads only interact with the hanger. So spinning the hanger wouldn’t even loosen the RD.

 I like the idea of tapping the backside!

[biceryder]

What's the general consensus on this group set?

I would say it’s good and I’m pleasantly pleased with it.  Have ridden it all summer.  No major issues.  It’s definitely quirky and takes some time to get it running smoothly without any chain rub.  RD shifting is quick and reliable.  Running 11spd currently but might upgrade to 12spd just to see how it does.

FD is slow, really slow. I do not shift under load.  I have mech 105 and Di2 DA 11spd and both are faster at shifting.  All that said, I have never had an over shift or chain drop with the FD.  Super reliable once set up.  Previously, had SRAM Force for 1 yr, overshifting chain drops all the time… (small-big).

[ChainNoise]

Is anyone aware of a way to save the current gear settings?  This would make changing wheelers a breeze with slightly different cassette placement

[JonMS]

Is anyone aware of a way to save the current gear settings?  This would make changing wheelers a breeze with slightly different cassette placement

Screenshots though presets would be a great idea

[eeney]

Help please - I'm trying to setup my GeX groupset, so EDS  but 1x I guess.

Problem: I'm trying to initialise the rear mech, but it will not go down to sprocket 1 (smallest).  On my 12 speed it will only go as low as cog 3, on my 11 speed it won't go past cog 2.

In the app I'm in initialise, trying to move it down/right, but it won't go any further, after a certain point a beep sound indicates there is no more down/rightward adjustment.

Any ideas?  I haven't touched the limiter screws because it seems too odd for the limiter screws to be soooo far off when it's just out of the box, new.  However, I have also noted that the top limiter screw isn't set because I can shift right off the top of the cassette.

Note that it does shift from gear 3 upwards, that's all working well, it knows that cog 3 is gear 3, but still won't go down to cog 2 or 1.

Without adjusting limiter screws, and this would be a big adjustment, I'm stuck and looking for help/ideas please.

[Nomuetze]

Hmm…did set up the eds tx road 2x11 and have the geX ready to build.
Now with the eds tx there is a function to avoid Xcross chaining like going beyond 3 when on the
little ring…
You can deselect it in the app….at least for the 2x11 eds…not sure if this also applies to geX

[Icyseanfitz]

Bought this groupset on AliExpress during the 11/11 sale, got the carbon disk version for €449 delivered between coupons and price adjustments. Used a shop called 'kyle outdoors store' hopefully they will help if there's any warranty issues.

[SillyMochi]

Without adjusting limiter screws, and this would be a big adjustment, I'm stuck and looking for help/ideas please.

What makes you assume the limit screws would be set correctly at the manufacturer? Even if they would want to do that, it's basically impossible as every bike is different.

Unscrew them all the way, then index the gears correctly, and last step is to set the limit screws. Check out some YT tutorials if you are unfamiliar with the process.

Hmm…did set up the eds tx road 2x11 and have the geX ready to build.
Now with the eds tx there is a function to avoid Xcross chaining like going beyond 3 when on the
little ring…
You can deselect it in the app….at least for the 2x11 eds…not sure if this also applies to geX

Cross chain protection on a 1x group set? That would be hella funny