Author Topic: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)  (Read 91757 times)

biceryder

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #330 on: June 28, 2024, 02:47:05 PM »
The cage of the current EDS TX is removable.  I found out last weekend when I attempted to fit a Token OSPW to it.  Unfortunately, they have a proprietary pulley cage assembly that is not compatible with Shimano style cages.  The stock cage is actually reasonably well built.

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #331 on: June 29, 2024, 09:23:20 AM »
Seems like Wheel Top has their proprietry OSPW derailleur cage on Facebook post under the 7800 series group.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=449066987943675&set=pcb.833422321652215

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=449066987943675&set=pcb.833422321652215

Also to note, the GeX groupset for gravel is coming along soon it seems.

stumpjumper8

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #332 on: June 29, 2024, 09:26:25 PM »
Hello everyone.  New here. 

Received rim brake groupset yesterday.  Installed it today.  Wireless does make some things easier but the need to fine tune in order to get everything working perfectly took a lot longer than mechanical shifting.  With load (i.e. actually riding bike), had to tune it some more.  Will go for a real ride tomorrow.

The question I have is what torque do you apply to the shifters?  The user guide states 10-12Nm.  That's really high compared to other brands.  I'm using carbon bars and normally, 6-7Nm is sufficient to prevent the shifters from moving for Shimano/SRAM shifters that I've installed before.  At 6Nm, these shifters can be moved very easily.  I've to go around 9Nm to get them to stay and I didn't try to use that much force to move them.

kbernstein

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #333 on: June 30, 2024, 04:56:59 AM »
What is this thing on the crankset?

Is it the back of the left crank or a PM in the same place as the shimano PM?

TidyDinosaur

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #334 on: June 30, 2024, 05:06:45 AM »
What is this thing on the crankset?

Is it the back of the left crank or a PM in the same place as the shimano PM?
Ooks like the back of the other arm. The lines seem to match the patern

Serge_K

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #335 on: June 30, 2024, 07:04:48 AM »
Hello everyone.  New here. 

Received rim brake groupset yesterday.  Installed it today.  Wireless does make some things easier but the need to fine tune in order to get everything working perfectly took a lot longer than mechanical shifting.  With load (i.e. actually riding bike), had to tune it some more.  Will go for a real ride tomorrow.

The question I have is what torque do you apply to the shifters?  The user guide states 10-12Nm.  That's really high compared to other brands.  I'm using carbon bars and normally, 6-7Nm is sufficient to prevent the shifters from moving for Shimano/SRAM shifters that I've installed before.  At 6Nm, these shifters can be moved very easily.  I've to go around 9Nm to get them to stay and I didn't try to use that much force to move them.

I think i've seen trace velo on YT use a bit of plastic wrap around the area to increase friction? i'd have thought the max torque would be dictated by the bars, because that's what is at risk of cracking. 6-7nm sounds right. 10-12 sounds very high indeed. on carbon bars, i'd be afraid to tighten that much. obviously on alu, you don't care.
Fast on the flat. And nowhere else.

stumpjumper8

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #336 on: June 30, 2024, 03:34:24 PM »
I think i've seen trace velo on YT use a bit of plastic wrap around the area to increase friction? i'd have thought the max torque would be dictated by the bars, because that's what is at risk of cracking. 6-7nm sounds right. 10-12 sounds very high indeed. on carbon bars, i'd be afraid to tighten that much. obviously on alu, you don't care.

I took it apart and put some gorilla tape under the bands of the shifters.  It is better but still needed 8Nm to keep it from moving easily.  My guess is if I try hard enough, they will still move by hand.  Took the bike for a short ride and they didn't move from tucking at them on climbs. 

Got a lot of thoughts on my experience installing the groupset, setting everything, fine-tuning, ergonomics, shifting performance, etc.  For now, the most important thing is the shifting is beyond my expectations for what I paid for it ($618 CDN). 

Fleckinger

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #337 on: June 30, 2024, 03:50:34 PM »
It looks like sellers on Aliexpress are getting ready to sell the gravel version.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007264127222.html
« Last Edit: June 30, 2024, 03:52:59 PM by Fleckinger »

raisinberry777

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #338 on: June 30, 2024, 04:40:50 PM »
Nice to see 51t compatibility confirmed! Could have something really interesting here.


RDY

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #340 on: July 01, 2024, 08:42:11 AM »
It would be nice if they offered a 2x version.

stumpjumper8

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #341 on: July 01, 2024, 08:33:35 PM »
Today, I started the app to check battery after ride and got a fault code after communication was established.  In fact, the log showed it twice within seconds.  The error message is "Magnetic encoder abnormality".  The error code is 20.  The "Equipment type" is "front".  Anyone experience this?

I tried everything after and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.  Also, when closed and opened the app again, it didn't have any fault.
« Last Edit: July 01, 2024, 08:37:31 PM by stumpjumper8 »

Fleckinger

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #342 on: July 10, 2024, 01:23:08 AM »
Now you can buy spare parts for this groupset, or just buy it without box and brake calipers.
https://aliexpress.ru/item/1005006988487937.html


kbernstein

Re: WheelTop EDS TX Full Wireless Groupset (Chinese SRAM)
« Reply #344 on: July 10, 2024, 11:02:02 AM »
They use a 32T if not 30T cassette to showcase it.....  ::)

No word on 2x either