Groupset News

[ritxis]

As seen on the presentation website and making the yuan-euro conversion... and except for errors

prices; eRX (carbon parts)  4.999 Yuan=  678€
           eR9 (no carbon parts) 3.999 Yuan= 542€

[abdbeg]

er9 looks much better than erx, Chinese still need to work on their industrial design, i was thinking to buy cheaper version only because of look.

[RDY]

Taiwan's TRP (/ Tektro) releases new EVO 7sp DH and 12sp MTB groupsets.

https://bikerumor.com/trp-evo-mountain-bike-drivetrains-hit-the-trails/

Looks really well designed.  If I wanted mechanical MTB 12sp, I'd give it a try over Shimano.

SRAM's new stuff looks batshit, frankly, and the pricing on XX SL is certainly going to be batshit crazy ... they've increased PM crankset pricing by 50%.

[coffeebreak]

$2200 before taxes in the USA for XXSL. Its not just the prices, the naming convention is crazy too.

[cestmoi]

Wow, thats crazy amounts of money. And I dont like the idea of the rear mech being direct mount either.

[carbonazza]

Wow, thats crazy amounts of money. And I dont like the idea of the rear mech being direct mount either.

I've seen an MBR video where they show how they did hit the frame/derailleur many times.And talk about a race Nino Shurter crashed on that side, but was able to continue the race without the need to straighten the hanger.

[abdbeg]

I found ER9 groupset weight, it's 1500gr, the info was found on their website http://www.ltwoo.com/h-pd-1772.html

[pmark]

China cycling did a nice weight comparison of the groupsets, so 1500 doesn't sound too bad for the price.

[dsveddy]

I've seen an MBR video where they show how they did hit the frame/derailleur many times.And talk about a race Nino Shurter crashed on that side, but was able to continue the race without the need to straighten the hanger.

PeakTorque recently put out an analysis on it. Personally I am with him. Just because it's strong doesn't mean it should be. A hanger is ~$30. A carbon dropout will cost you the whole frame. And I also agree with his point that it further challenges manufacturing tolerances at the dropout, which we've seen time and time again is not something manufacturers do well.

[coffeebreak]

I've seen an MBR video where they show how they did hit the frame/derailleur many times.And talk about a race Nino Shurter crashed on that side, but was able to continue the race without the need to straighten the hanger.

I am confused by this reply, you are in favor of hanger or direct mount?

[ritxis]

More groupset....wireless for rim brake, Wheeltop EDS

[jonathanf2]

Nice. So that Wheeltop EDS road setup should work with those who prefer to use cable disc brakes.

[StiffWeenies]

Sensah hydraulic, the hoods are just...

[kbike]

Yeah I'd say they are trying to stick to the single lever action. Might explain the long hoods.  They might be limited for positioning the hydro and gears to function off the single lever.

[RDY]

Sensah hydraulic, the hoods are just...

Maybe they subcontracted their design / prototyping to a dildo factory?