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).