Shimanos di2 is unapologetic, expensive and targeted at road racings most elite membership. I have had the opportunity to install this component group on several bikes. Shimano ultegra di2 remote tt shifter set competitive cyclist. This page explains how to connect your bike to your computer. Shimano ewwu111 di2 bluetooth module firmware failure. On the surface, 11 speed seemed like it would be a change for the better. Installing shimano di2 electronic components road bike action. Reviews by girodilento on 20th june 2014 ive been fascinated by the idea of di2 from the start and have watched it with interest. A charge lasts for days with prolonged use, so i dont get the argument of worrying about flat batteries. If any part of the information on the manual is unclear to you, do not proceed with the installation.
The dfly enables di2 status on your garmin such as battery level, present gear, analysis of gear changes, how many and what gears you spend the most time in. Front and rear deralliur ultegra bar end shifters ultegra brakesshifters dura ace since ultegra version dont excist. Modern di2 is basically a couple of controllers and motors that communicate with each other using the ewsd50 wires. Buy your shimano ultegra di2 r8070 groupset tttriathlon disc internal battery builtin frame type online from. How to tune shimano di2 groupsets adjust electronic shifting global cycling network.
Installing the shimano di2 ewwu111 wireless module into the seat tube of my new giant tcr advanced pro 0. How to tune shimano di2 groupsets adjust electronic shifting. Dear lennard, i was watching one of your youtube videos and i have a question. Shimanos refinements to the latest ultegra di2 group are truly remarkable, and while we always fancy a full duraace build, wed be hard pressed to decipher a difference in performance.
It is compatible with dura ace 9070 11speed and ultegra di2 10speed etube electronics systems. Over the winter, shimano has released the new updated ultegra 6870 di2 system for 11 speed. Shimano lets endusers configure their own di2 systems using their etube project software. Mechanical on my winter trainer sram and tt ultegra with dura ace shifters bikes, and di2 r8050 on the best bike. Etube increases the convenience and fun of di2 and shimano steps electric bicycles. The body, totally trimmed of any excess, proves itself in battles with air currents and time. This system is incorporated in the designs of some new bike models.
The new ultegra r8000 series is taking our ridertuned philosophy to the next level, with an extensive range of components for mechanical shifting, electronic shifting di2 and time trial triathlon. We cover road bike and mountain bike hardware, di2 etube software, firmware and try to answer your most frequently asked questions. As road bike component, the stressfree operation is one of the most important feature to lead all day riding comfort with braking and shifting. Shimano ultegra di2 6870 shift upgrade the colorado cyclist. No hands leaving the bike to change between maps, di2 status, ride data, lap data, etc. Do i need the shimano xtr di2 m9050 system display or can i run it just with a duraace di2 ew90 junctiona box. Jul 21, 2019 they also support wireless communications between the di2 system and your computerheadunit. The ultegra r8050 di2 groupset is the latest development in the evolution of the electronic groupset from shimano. The first duraace and ultegra di2 group sets 7970 and 6770 respectively were 10 speed. If, however, you fancy giving the installation a go yourself, or are rebuilding your bike, it can seem like a daunting job. Contact the place of purchase for updates of the component software. Di2 components needed for sworks shiv build triathlon.
Ultegra di2 tt is finally here so if youre in the market for a new rig, i highly recommend giving it a look. To do that, they need the software and smpce1 adapter from shimano, which connects their computer to the di2 system. How to setup synchronized shifting on your shimano. But it still wasnt as good as the shifter options sram offered. Back to overview take control of your di2 with etube. R8050 series new ultegra r8000 series is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from duraace groupset.
Shimano ultegra r8050 di2 7 piece conversion kit daily deal. For any information regarding the ultegra 6800 series which does not appear in this manual, refer to the service instructions included with each component. Customize your di2 groupset with the new etube app cycling. Shimano ultegra di2 groupset ultegra di2 series with electronic shifting is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from the dura ace group.
Shimano ultegra 6870 complete di2 groupset sigma sports. Definitely a crapton easier than cabling a di2 tt setup. Shimano 5801 r8000 and r9100 front derailleur install. Oct 23, 20 to do that, they need the software and smpce1 adapter from shimano, which connects their computer to the di2 system. Shimano tlew02 di2 wire connecting installation tool 4. This dealers manual is intended primarily for use by professional bicycle mechanics.
Additionally, while triathlon tt shifters are offered for duraace, only drop bar. Shimano ultegra di2 r8070 groupset tttriathlon disc internal. Di2 firmware how long to updateoverwrite battery firmware. Utilizing shimano synchronized shift program, each bar end shifter can be programmed to upshift or downshift the rear derailleur while the di2 computer decides when to shift the front derailleur for the.
Shimano ultegra 8050 di2 tttri upgrade kit glory cycles. The other thing i did not like about an etap tt installation was the button configuration at the brake levers. Set aside ample time to do a great job considering that the cranks and bottom bracket will need to be removed to install the junction b box in the base of your down tube. Duraace fdr9150 di2 front derailleur installation guide. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 groupset tttriathlon internal battery. I can shift manuallytraditionally if desired, or still use synchroshift.
Shimano switched to the current canbus architecture with ultegra 6770. How to do shimano di2 time trial tt triathlon upgrade build. Duraace, after all, is that companys nocompromise racing ensemble, and di2s servodriven electronic shifting represents the pinnacle of its present development. Shimano ultegra 6870 di2 11 speed install and early riding.
An optimized slant angle and a wide range from 11 to 30 teeth regarding compatibility are further assets of the di2 shadow rear derailleur. Whether you want to customize your shift speed, set up synchro shift or update your firmware, it is the tool you need to take control of your ride. Shimano ultegra 8050 di2 front derailleur braze on. Ultegra di2 will bring all the advantages of its older brother, at ultegra pricing. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 midcage rear derailleur 5. Users who are not professionally trained for bicycle assembly should not attempt to install the components themselves using the dealers manuals. If you choose your bike type it will ask you to connect to the bike and this will fail to read the battery just as it does with the smbcr or with the. There are a few negatives, but not many, for the sake of balance ill cover those as well. Shimano dura ace bltt79 tt tri brake lever swap to shimano ultegra r8060 di2 tt tri shiftbrake levers for additional fee 3. Ive added links to the free shimano e tube software as well as needed hardware on. For an overview of all posts on di2, apps and software please visit the di2 software posts archive. Shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050ss rear derailleur short the shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050ss rear derailleur features the groupspecific sleek integrated appearance with a lowprofile design. Di2 shimano electronic intelligent system installation. Because the wiring system is different, we can only assume similar options are on the way for ultegra di2.
Nov 08, 2011 because the wiring system is different, we can only assume similar options are on the way for ultegra di2. It stands for stateoftheart technology, proven in pro races, the technologies used in the new ultegra 6870 series are perfect for the racer or enthusiastic weekend rider. Shimano ultegra 6870 di2 11 speed install and early riding impressions. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 tt group set 2x11speed mechanical. After you launch the etube app, do not choose your bike type. Shimano ultegra di2 6870 shift upgrade for sale at the colorado cyclist. Additionally, the top hood buttons on duraace di2 shifters also offer groupset controls. Taking technology from the duraace di2 groupset while at the same time refining the previous version of their ultegra di2 groupset shimano have tweaked the ergonomics of their di2 shifters and included more shifting options to. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 r8070 groupset 2x11speed. Reviews by girodilento on 20th june 2014 ive been fascinated by the idea of di2 from the start and have watched it. As far as i know, no bike shop is going to spend as much time as i did taping, wrapping in foam, and heatshrinking parts. Shimano ultegra di2 triathlontt dual control lever rim brake slrev 11speed. I included a few consumables and adhesives which i know i will need from my experience in the previous di2 shiv tt.
Shimano ultegra and duraace di2 electronic shifting everything. How to install and use full syncro di2 on a tri bike. Smeww01 plugs into the etube wiring system between existing components. This dealers manual is for use with the ultegra 6870 series electronic gear shifting system only. Jan 04, 2019 installing the shimano di2 ewwu111 wireless module into the seat tube of my new giant tcr advanced pro 0. Shimano ultegra r8050 11s di2 electronic upgrade kit. When in synchroshift, my right tt shifter controls gear changes with simple up or down shifting, and the left tt shifter controls my garmin screens. This article will discuss the installation and adjustment of the di2 shimano electronic intelligent system. For all other ultegra di2 components, i choose old ultegra 6871 with last battery version. The etube system is simply shimanos software that allows you to set. The ultegra di2 remote tt shifter set is not backwards compatible with the duraace 7970 di2 derailleurs or wire kits. Those allow them to run diagnostics, updated the firmware and customize the way it works. It has an 2 wiring ports, so it can be connected between a front shifter and the front junction a, or at the rear derailleur between rear derailleur and etube wire.
This page lists all individual pieces of hardware and their specifications, ranging from ultegra duraace to mtb xt and xtr di2 groupsets, grouped by type of bicycle and series. The fact that all of these features are now available on ultegra r8050. In order to help you set up and configure your di2 system shimano has made several software packages available for android, ios. Shimanos swr671 tt aero bar di2 shifters add the ability to shift both front and rear derailleurs through their entire range at a press of a button. How to install and use full syncro di2 on a tri bike youtube. Etube is a powerful platform that lets you take charge of your shifting. This article will focus on the installation of the system as an aftermarket component system. It worked fine until i tried to use the etube app on a current iphone. To meet the drivers preferences, the ultegra csr8000 cassette offers a variety of highperformance gear combinations. We show you how to install shimanos latest groupset. Our local trek bicycles greensboro just happens to have the device, so we brought in our 6770 ultegra di2 group for a long overdue update. Shimano di2 bcr2 charger for btr2 battery charger shimano etube seis di2 battery shimano sd50 di2 electric wire see schema for length. It is possible to build a di2 system without a junction b, but this involves running etube wires from junction a to both the battery and derailleurs, as well as the shifters. The difference is shimanos move to the singlewire etube format for the new duraace.
Grx fdrx815 di2 front derailleur installation guide. Great video and well done on covering satellite shifters even though you werent even installing them. Want to truly experience a pita, cable di2 on a tri bike. Oct 02, 2012 actual new di2 tt shiftersbrake pods may look a bit differentwere hoping a little sleeker. All available now with free delivery and easy returns. Want to upgrade to di2 ultegra and have the brake shifters also, 10 speed. Certainly shimano lessened the problem with its slimmeddown 2button shifters such as the ultegra r671 di2 tt, and better yet with the duraace di2 9071 singlebutton shifter. Now shimanos second tier groupset takes the 11 speed functions of the 6800 mechanical groupset and pairs it with di2 technology used in the 6770. Unlock the power of electronic shifting with synchronized shifting.
Di2center is an independent website, not affiliated with shimano in any way installation guides. Shimano di2 hardware road, gravel and mtb di2 center. If you have di2 on your bike, the chances are that it either came preinstalled, or that you had it installed by a bike mechanic. Shop from a huge range of shimano di2 at probikekit us, the home of quality cycling clothing, components, accessories and more. A di2 install is perma, while cables are not, so approach the installation with that in mind. It allows you to get the most out of your riding experience. Stunning aeroforms flow as if they were about to take flight, nearly floating above the earths surface. Shimanos swr671 tt aero bar di2 shifters add the ability to shift both front and rear derailleurs through. Although the bike is 5 years old the frame is still in very good nick and has quite a few more years in it yet. Shimano etube project software change settings and update firmware. New ultegra r8000 series is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from duraace groupset. And, i installed the barend junction a, so it is a little cleaner and different from a typical tt installation. Shimano di2 is available at different price points for both road and mountain bikes.
It is compatible with duraace 9070, ultegra 6870 di2 and ultegra 6770 etube road shifting systems. Whilst out with a broken ankle i decided to take the plunge and upgrade my 2011 trek madone 5. Shimano ultegra r8060 di2 time trial 7 piece conversion kit. The 2nd duraace and ultegra di2 group sets 9070 and 6870 respectively changed to an 11 speed design. Jun 24, 20 we show you how to install shimanos latest groupset. Shimano di2 ultegra 6870 internal fit 11 speed groupset. For di2 wire length, here is the schema sent from specialized. Id go di2 on the tt bike in a heartbeat if i could justify the cost. My lbs built my tt bike with the current ultegra di2 r8000andsomething groupset. The techniques shown can be applied to any of shimanos electronic groupsets. New shimano ultegra di2 8050 upgrade kit has everything you need to upgrade an existing bike to the new di2.
With a refined ergonomic shape and simple, singlebutton design, the swr9160 di2 remote triathlon shifter provides quick shifting while riding in the aerobars. Following the design of the duraace di2 shifter buttons, the new ultegra di2 levers include topofthehood buttons for remote shifting, which can be programmed to shift gear or control ancillary devices such as compatible computers or lighting. Immediately recognized and capable of being programed with e0tube project software. May 04, 2019 i put di2 on two bikes and attention to detail is super important. Ultegra di2 levers, and can also be used with ultegra di2 in a tttri setup without ultegra di2. Our free etube apps open up a smarter world for cyclists. Btw, pressing the button on the junction a button for shimanos half second or so does not cause the red and green lights to flash as other posts on the web suggest it should no light at all. Home forum triathlon forum sram etap vs ultegra di2. Further dose anyone have any info on mounting the batt in the.
Ultegra fd6870 di2 front derailleur installation guide. How to install shimano electronic di2 groupsets youtube. Shimano tlew02 di2 wire connecting installation tool. Ultegra fdr8050 di2 front derailleur installation guide. How to install shimano electronic di2 groupsets gcn. Weve written several posts on di2 software the most popular ones are.
Recently i took my bike in for a tuneup and a new cassette and chain. This meant not only new derailleurs, but new cassettes and chains as well. Im riding a diamondback andean with shimano dura ace di2 9150, rotor crankset, premierbike chain. Dmul000100 6870 ultegra dealers manual schematics and part numbers for the internal battery and time trial shifters. The shimano 11 speed dura ace 9070 di2 system was released in the spring of to resounding accolades. How to convert shimano 6770 ultegra di2 to 11 speed.
Shimano adding new di2 tttriathlon brake lever shifter pods. Heres the process i went through to make my di2 system. Shimano ultegra and duraace di2 electronic shifting. The rest of the ultegra di2 system is already available, and the tt shifters come out at the beginning of october. What i have not seen, have not tried, are shimanos swr9160 bar end shift switch. In addition to the benefits of the str8000, the str8020 adds an extra bonus in combination with the hydraulic disc brake. Gcn shows you how to install a shimano di2 electronic groupset. Introduced with ultegra di2, it simplifies installation and reduces the number of wires needed. Upgrade kit to upgrade your existing tt tri shimano mechanical group to ultegra di2. This is my tri bike version of rightytighty, leftyloosy.