LTWOO ER9 & ERX - Electronic groepsets

[jonathanf2]

I am finding it abit thin too. Just do an extra wrap around the hoods with bar tape and it helps. Or put some Eva foam on the hoods before u wrap.

-17 stem would likely make it worse?

i was thinking about the additional bar tape, but then I would end up covering the CR2032 battery port of the shifters.

On my other bike with Ultegra shifters, I did switch to a -17° stem and while that extended my reach slightly, it put less pressure on my grip position. Though I'm not sure if it would help since my main issue is slim grip design that's causing discomfort.

[zerstorer]

i was thinking about the additional bar tape, but then I would end up covering the CR2032 battery port of the shifters.

By the time you need to change cr2032, likely you need to change bar tape too.

[Finkster]

I had a to get my shifter on my GR9 group replaced. 80 Designer store sent me another and I paid shipping. They had the typical timezone delay on responses.

Just received a reply from 80's designer on sending me a new RD and wanted US$15 for shipping. 

[Finkster]

i was thinking about the additional bar tape, but then I would end up covering the CR2032 battery port of the shifters.

On my other bike with Ultegra shifters, I did switch to a -17° stem and while that extended my reach slightly, it put less pressure on my grip position. Though I'm not sure if it would help since my main issue is slim grip design that's causing discomfort.

I slipped two pieces of thin bar tape, each 1 to 1.5 inches long under the rubber hoods mainly to provide more cushion and beef up the height to transition the hoods to bar better.  Might help in your case too.  Used double-sided tape to secure.

[zerstorer]

Finkster. Did you have the same nick in clubsnap years ago?

[Finkster]

Finkster. Did you have the same nick in clubsnap years ago?

Yep! 

[00Garza]

Just received a reply from 80's designer on sending me a new RD and wanted US$15 for shipping.

Sounds about right. Glad you got it sorted.

[Finkster]

Sounds about right. Glad you got it sorted.

Yep, at least I'll have an extra RD for spare parts.

Anyway, I swopped out the faulty RD with my other newer ER9 RD just to confirm definitively that it is the RD drawing down the batt and not any other component or the batts themselves.  The new RD with original FD, batts and shifters remained at 88% for 24hrs.  But the faulty RD with brand new and uninstalled FD, batts and shifters (all paired and connected together) dropped from 94% to 84% in 24hrs just sitting on my desk.

[GiantRider]

Does the shimano funnel fit the hood bleed port?  If not, what is the best bleed kit made for this er9/x groups?

[zerstorer]

There are ltwoo bleed kits out now.
SG$8.20  62%OFF | LTWOO L-TWOO Hydraulic Brake Bleed Tools
https://a.aliexpress.com/_on2Kqcq

[Serge_K]

Does the shimano funnel fit the hood bleed port?  If not, what is the best bleed kit made for this er9/x groups?

I had to buy the decathlon bleed kit for like 30-40 eur because the one i got from aliexpress (a ztto supposed to be universal) didnnt work: the fitting was too wide to screw into the bleed port on the calipers.
I suggest you get the kit zerstorer just posted from AliX, they must be including the right fitting.
The decathlon kit has metal bits, but i dont think it matters for the occasional mechanic. i'd rather spend 7 eur than 35 on that stuff.

[Avalius]

Yep, at least I'll have an extra RD for spare parts.

Anyway, I swopped out the faulty RD with my other newer ER9 RD just to confirm definitively that it is the RD drawing down the batt and not any other component or the batts themselves.  The new RD with original FD, batts and shifters remained at 88% for 24hrs.  But the faulty RD with brand new and uninstalled FD, batts and shifters (all paired and connected together) dropped from 94% to 84% in 24hrs just sitting on my desk.

80 designer store really has good service, great solution from them

[jonathanf2]

To help make my LTwoo shifters more comfortable, I added extra bar tap strips under the rubber hoods. I'm also going to switch back to gel padded gloves. I tend to prefer minimalists gloves with less padding on my Shimano equipped bikes.

Battery life on my ER9 has been very good. For about every 20 miles I only get about 5% battery drain with constant shifting. I can probably do an imperial/metric century with power to spare. Recharging is also quick. My only issue is that buying a spare charging cable is like $20-27 USD on AliEx (depending on sale pricing). I don't need an extra cable immediately, but I wouldn't mind getting one if I plan on traveling with my bike.

If anyone in the US is interested, I bought my batteries from this Ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155465836365

[TidyDinosaur]

My only issue is that buying a spare charging cable is like $20-27 USD on AliEx (depending on sale pricing). I don't need an extra cable immediately, but I wouldn't mind getting one if I plan on traveling with my bike.

Maybe you can build one yourself? I found these, maybe they fit?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002198730186.html

[jonathanf2]

Maybe you can build one yourself? I found these, maybe they fit?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002198730186.html

The # C cable in that link looks like it could be the same one supplied with the ER9/X? Can anyone confirm? That would be a much cheaper alternative and great to have for travel or just to carry in the saddle for emergencies.