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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: March 13, 2025, 08:11:42 PM »
Quote from: Alastair_S1D on March 13, 2025, 10:47:56 AM
do you find your v3 levers rattle a bit over bumpy terrain? I'm finding mine a bit rattly and I am looking for hacks or solutions if anyone has.

They weren't really rattling enough to bug me, probably because I was on a pretty smooth bike path. I'll keep an ear out though. I'll definitely notice if they start making any noise, I'm super sensitive to any sound coming out of my bike.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: March 12, 2025, 10:41:01 AM »
Correct! There is no longer magnetic port the RD. I am sure if you still have spare RD with magnetic port, and if you want, you can combine all the sets since the battery holder is identical. In fact, I am using the old battery holder from my eR9 so that I don't have to do all the cable routing again. This made the setup a breeze. I am not sure how the system would negotiate the charging if you try to charge from both ports at the same time though.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: March 12, 2025, 09:54:52 AM »
So, I took the new v3 eRX for a spin the other day. I certainly appreciate the improved ergonomic of the new shifters. The button click feels better somehow—it's like you need that extra push to make sure it actually shifts, which means no more second-guessing if you pressed it right. As for the shifting speed, I can’t really say it's any faster because my old eR9s were already pretty quick.

One thing I that find odd is the choice of not allowing power delivery using USB-C to USB-C cable. You can only charge the FD using USB-A to USB-C cable. I assume this is to avoid charging higher voltage!? I tried bunch of cables and pretty much confirmed this. Not a deal breaker, but it would be a bummer to look for the right cable to charge the set.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: March 07, 2025, 08:59:20 PM »
Quote from: BeR on March 07, 2025, 07:13:48 PM
Do you think that the new version can compete with a Shimano 105 or Ultegra Di2 groupset ?

Which crankset / cassette do you use ?

Given that you can get the set for reasonable price, I think this can easily compete with 105. I got the eRX for ~$500 after tax, which is still less than what you would pay for 105. Ltwoo needs to drop a bit of weight and add more features like extra button to compete with Ultegra. In terms of functionality, I'd argue the new eRX is already much better than 105 with variable speed, per cog micro adjust, USB-C charging, user replaceable batteries, over the air firmware upgrade (I believe 105 still does not support this either).

The new eRX will be paired with Elilee x310 crankset and ZTTO ultralight cassette. Previously, I was running Racework crankset and Dura-Ace cassette which worked flawlessly. I would expect nothing less from the new combination.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: March 07, 2025, 05:36:16 PM »
I just received my new eRX from 80 Designer Store. The new shifter ergonomic is such an improvement, in my opinion. It's actually heavier than the old eR9 by almost 15gr for each shifter. I'll take the 15gr penalty for improved comfort. Kind of curious how the new eR9 would weigh compared to the new eRX. It seems like an odd choice if eR9 ends up being lighter than the eRX.

I can confirm that the new shifter can be paired with my other eR9 RD and FD. It's funny I can pair two different sets of shifter for one RD and FD, at the same time.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: February 27, 2025, 11:18:32 AM »
Quote from: SirBikealot on February 27, 2025, 10:52:39 AM
is it just the hoodcover or the complete shifter? I'd love to get a new eR9, but only with the bigger V3 eRX shifters because i find my eR9 V1 hoods simply too tiny and therefore uncomfortable.

Judging from Trace's video, both hood and the whole body of the V2 and V3 are different. I'd like to do the same to upgrade my other two eR9s. We'll see, maybe eventually eR9 will catch up the eRX. Ltwoo seems to like making changes often, which is both good and bad for us customers. Worst case scenario, I'll just pick new sets eRX shifters and pair them with the current eR9, if I end up liking the V3 shifter that I should be receiving in a few days.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: February 27, 2025, 10:34:50 AM »
Quote from: Enyabey on February 27, 2025, 04:48:50 AM
Yeah, the new ER9 version exists. I just received mine, which I bought directly from the Ltwoo Taobao store for around $420.

80 Designer Store is also already selling the new eR9. Though it seems the shifter shape remains the same to V2 of eRX, based on the pictures they shared with me. Maybe this is how they are going to have some distinction between eRX and eR9. The new eR9 also comes with USB-C charging in the FD, by the way.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: February 22, 2025, 10:41:28 PM »
Quote from: mozart on February 22, 2025, 02:09:58 AM
do you try to syncronize something for new erx with old. like new fd with old shifters? is that possible?

The groupset is still on its way to me. I can check when I get them on my hands and report back.

So, I believe the new version Trace was referring is the one I just placed the order for. It is the same to what PandaPodium also sells. The new version does have updated hood shape, in addition to the new button layout.

I was also debating if I should wait for the new Magene groupset to be out for sale outside of China. The new extra button will be a nice change, but I need a groupset now and I am not sure if I want to beta test other new groupset. It's not that I expect a perfect second (third?) edition from Ltwoo would be perfert, but I assume Ltwoo has learned a thing or two from the previous ones. Also, my two eR9s somehow are still going strong.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: February 21, 2025, 01:06:02 PM »
I just pulled the trigger on the new edition of eRX from 80 Design Store, which has been very responsive. This is my second purchase from them and previously it was the eR9. I need a new set for my new bike, so I figured to take advantage of the currently running AliExpress promotions. Here are some images for the new eRX. You would notice the new hood shape, which now looks more like Shimano's. I hope this will improve the ergonomic of the shifters.
If anyone is interested, I saw this link from Baidu with more images - https://tieba.baidu.com/p/9320586786
Looks like the new eRX is heavier than the previous one. If it is for all the improvement, I am all for it.


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Magene QED 12spd groupset showcased in Shanghai
« on: January 25, 2025, 12:43:53 PM »
Anyone got any link on Taobao? I found one from the official Magene store, but it shows not in stock. Curious if they ship to US or maybe purchase through some of Taobao agent like Superbuy.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: November 20, 2024, 03:47:04 PM »
Quote from: aramus1979 on November 20, 2024, 03:30:41 PM
I checked it for you, mounted rear derailleur eGR front eR9 works together, gear change works RD reacts to the right brake lever FD reacts to the left brake lever so the sets can be swapped. A large beer is due

You're a hero! We owe you a huge can of beer, for sure. I might actually just get a set of eGR and set it 2x for a gravel frame that I just bought, since I have an extra FD lying around! I might even get away with just purchasing eGR RD and transfer one of my two eR9 to save a bit of cash.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets
« on: November 16, 2024, 05:42:29 PM »
Quote from: JACQUES on November 16, 2024, 11:41:10 AM
In April I was really kean on the eRX for a new build, in the en I got the eGR for my gravelbike and moved my Force AXS to the new road bike, that bike unfortuamely got stolen in September.

Im now again building a new road bike and Im impressed enough with the eGR that I now again want eRX for the new road bike. Currently this has the best looking shifter in my eyes and I realy like the ergonomics. But the current eRX really looks industrial wrt its front derailleur.

So again Im waiting for the new eRX "Blue" to be sold. I see its on its website, but nowhere available for sale.

No-one have more news when this will be actually for sale and why its taking so long?

Yeah right! I am also looking forward to the updated eRX. On their YouTube channel, they even already have the updated FD with what looks to be the new USB-C charging port. I am now considering an upgrade for either the new eRX or the new Magene QED. Though I don't know if I want to be on another first generation groupset. At least, by now, LTWOO should have figured a couple of things to improve upon their previous one(s).


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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Magene QED 12spd groupset showcased in Shanghai
« on: November 06, 2024, 09:40:16 AM »
Quote from: raisinberry777 on November 05, 2024, 10:52:08 PM
That really slipped under the radar. Pricing seems pretty competitive and could provide an interesting alternative to 105 Di2. Wonder when we'll see it shipping internationally - they seem to be indicating that it's available now. I can see Pardus are advertising one of their bikes with it on Instagram.

At their current claimed weight, features and pricing, I would argue this is an even closer to being Ultegra competitor. Yes, it looks like they are only  available offline. I did ask Magene official store at AliExpress and they said they do not have any plan on selling them "now". So maybe sometime next year.

Quote from: SillyMochi on November 06, 2024, 06:43:40 AM
Thanks for the update. Pre-orders for December in local markets. Maybe we get lucky and they open it up for international buyers in spring, just in time for the 2025 season.

Anyone knows what their "Disc brake version (integrated caliper)" is? My understanding the other option "Disc brake version (split caliper)" is a "regular" brake caliper. Any "real" difference besides being a bit lighter, slightly different looks and higher price?

Looks to me different design, even different size of piston, based on the images I saw.

What is even more impressive, if I understand correctly, you can purchase disc brake upgrade kit for rim brake. So you can use the same shifter body with few minor kit upgrade for both disc and rim brake. I hope someone who knows how to read/speak Chinese can confirm this.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Magene QED 12spd groupset showcased in Shanghai
« on: November 05, 2024, 08:59:52 PM »
Has anyone in the western world followed any of Magene's latest official announcement on their new QED groupset? It looks very promising. Respectable weight, profile management, extra Di2-like buttons, Di2-like Synchronized Shift, etc .. I wonder if they will eventually release them for the western market?

https://www.163.com/dy/article/JEPEACTI0538OBFN.html

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Where do you get your custom decals?
« on: October 04, 2024, 08:58:13 AM »
I bought myself a vinyl cutter (LOKLIK) and have been using those exact rainbow vinyl. Ended up using the cutter for other miscellaneous stuff at home. If you can find any second hand or inexpensive one, that would be worth the investment.

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