New 12 speed Shimano Di2 Rim brake version is NOT wireless!!!
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New 12 speed Shimano Di2 Rim brake version is NOT wireless!!!
Well, I am pissed at Shimano. I am pissed at the shop I purchased the newest Di2 Ultegra kit from. I spent two hours trouble shooting "wireless shifters" just to find out they are NOT wireless. I have no idea why the hell Shimano only made disk version wireless. Even the shop I purchased the kit from lists them as wireless. That was one of the reasons I purchased the kit at the first place. Arhhhhhh! Just spitting out some rant and warning others thinking of upgrading. I know most of you are using disk brakes but I love my racing machine and slim rim brakes I have. Had I known that I would ve picked SRAM.
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You are correct. That version is not wireless. All Shimano documentation shows that. But... if the shop was advertising that groupset as wireless I think you have a pretty good case against them. I would either return it or request a deep discount.
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Every review I’ve ever read states that wires are required with rim brakes.
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It is known.
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Well. I watched a bunch of all those Lama-Ride w/Japan, etc, reviews and they all didn't even mention wired setup. I read the description at the shop's web site and it clearly states "wireless". This is my first Di2 set up and I couldn't even imagine in my worst dreams that Shimano will do crap like that. What is the reason behind it? Doesn't make any sense. I will ask for a discount at the shop and just forget about it.
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That's actually a very good question. I do not know! I'm sure there's a reason, but whether Shimano have let that reason be known is another thing.
Anyone spot the "why" information anywhere?
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Well. I watched a bunch of all those Lama-Ride w/Japan, etc, reviews and they all didn't even mention wired setup. I read the description at the shop's web site and it clearly states "wireless". This is my first Di2 set up and I couldn't even imagine in my worst dreams that Shimano will do crap like that. What is the reason behind it? Doesn't make any sense. I will ask for a discount at the shop and just forget about it.
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It’s very clear that the rim brake version is not wireless and all the detailed reviews I have read mention the same thing. Trying to stick the shop that sold you the group because you misunderstood is wrong. Even if they were not explicitly clear that the rim brake version is different you should take some ownership on this. You didn’t mention the shop but if purchased online even more responsibility is on yourself to ensure what your are purchasing is what you need. Now if you purchased from a local shop and the vendor explicitly told you that the group is wireless perhaps then they would have some responsibility.
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Took me 30 seconds to find the Shimano product page for this where it states that it is wired. You screwed up.
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...T-R8150-R.html
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...T-R8150-R.html
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Perhaps instead of doing your 'research' on YouTube, you should have Googled the Shimano website and read the group descriptions? If the shop website clearly states that the rim brake version is wireless, you should do a screen capture and show it to them in your quest for compensation for your lack of research. Good luck.
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Well. I watched a bunch of all those Lama-Ride w/Japan, etc, reviews and they all didn't even mention wired setup. I read the description at the shop's web site and it clearly states "wireless". This is my first Di2 set up and I couldn't even imagine in my worst dreams that Shimano will do crap like that. What is the reason behind it? Doesn't make any sense. I will ask for a discount at the shop and just forget about it.
Curious how did you thought you were going to get power from the battery to the components if you thought it was fully wireless like SRAM?
I just put it on one of my bikes, albeit disc, and it is very nice. I’m also curious how the product is less desirable because you have to run a wire from your shifters to the battery other than a bit of install inconvenience?
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Caveat emptor. I don't know that the shop that sold it was attempting to defraud anyone. Quite possibly they just weren't knowledgable about the product. I'd avoid the shop for that reason.
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I’d say take it back and ask for a refund if it’s not as you thought it would be. There’s no reason for a discount. The thing works as designed.
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Having just finished assembling a wired 11-speed Di2 bike with internal cable routing, I can see why wireless might be an advantage. But that advantage, once the bicycle is assembled and the wires are threaded (including the one that is still giving me a headache), is gone. If the issue is aesthetics, and you didn't even see the wires before you purchased it, why on earth do you care? I thought even the disc version 12-speed was only semi-wireless.
Look on the bright side, you only have 1 battery to keep an eye on and to recharge.
"First World Problems" doesn't even begin to describe the faux outrage.
Look on the bright side, you only have 1 battery to keep an eye on and to recharge.
"First World Problems" doesn't even begin to describe the faux outrage.
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Wired shifters.
I’ve the 12sp Di2 disc version. Next time I do bar tape I plan on wiring the shifters.
I don’t like having coin cells in the shifters and bettershifting claims a 50% increase in battery life (seat post Di2 battery) if used wired.
I view wired shifters as an advantage.
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I don’t like having coin cells in the shifters and bettershifting claims a 50% increase in battery life (seat post Di2 battery) if used wired.
I view wired shifters as an advantage.
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I know this is only about me, but ...
Wired is Good
I prefer wired things when possible.
I prefer wired Di2 because there are fewer things to go wrong with respect to the connection, fewer (1) batteries to discharge, and the signal is always robust.
I have wired speakers in my house, not wireless. I spent a lot of quality time under the house installing high-quality speaker cables (the equivalent of internal wiring) so it looks clean. The connection to my amplifier is perfect, and completely robust.
My computers, etc, attached by ethernet cable have fewer complications than the ones on my wireless router. Wired ethernet, when possible, is the way to go, at least for sessile computers and other devices. Steaming works better, Connections are instant. Download and upload speeds are always better. Connections in remote areas on my property are far more robust.
Wired is Good
I prefer wired things when possible.
I prefer wired Di2 because there are fewer things to go wrong with respect to the connection, fewer (1) batteries to discharge, and the signal is always robust.
I have wired speakers in my house, not wireless. I spent a lot of quality time under the house installing high-quality speaker cables (the equivalent of internal wiring) so it looks clean. The connection to my amplifier is perfect, and completely robust.
My computers, etc, attached by ethernet cable have fewer complications than the ones on my wireless router. Wired ethernet, when possible, is the way to go, at least for sessile computers and other devices. Steaming works better, Connections are instant. Download and upload speeds are always better. Connections in remote areas on my property are far more robust.
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That's really cool. I had no idea.
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Took me 30 seconds to find the Shimano product page for this where it states that it is wired. You screwed up.
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...T-R8150-R.html
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...T-R8150-R.html
Oh common.. it's obvious.. big bike wants everyone on disc brakes -- they're not going to give the rim versions the same capability.
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Did you even bother to look at the documentation that came with the kit, or did you just install the shift levers and then spent two hours trying to diagnose a non-issue?
Perhaps instead of doing your 'research' on YouTube, you should have Googled the Shimano website and read the group descriptions? If the shop website clearly states that the rim brake version is wireless, you should do a screen capture and show it to them in your quest for compensation for your lack of research. Good luck.
Perhaps instead of doing your 'research' on YouTube, you should have Googled the Shimano website and read the group descriptions? If the shop website clearly states that the rim brake version is wireless, you should do a screen capture and show it to them in your quest for compensation for your lack of research. Good luck.
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Alright folks. Thanks everybody for responses. While I got a bit upset with the shop, it is not a deal breaker. I still think I deserve at least a cup of coffee and a doughnut, so they should offer that to me as an apology. I just finished setting her up and she shifts beautifully. Still an upgrade from previous version I was initially going to put on. No more junction boxes, no separate Bluetooth dongles, less wires...well, one wire, LOL. I only have one thin wire sticking out from the handlebars going into the top tube, but that's it. On the bright side wired setup has much better battery life from what I heard. Be safe out there and keep on riding.
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Yes, their web site is clearly states "Comes with only two wires, shifters are wireless". It even mentions "wireless" in several spots. Why would I need to do any more research? I relied on a reputable bike shop I dealt with several times with no issues. I purchased a few groupsets from them and have always been happy. I was under impression that the whole line of the newest Shimano's Ultegras are wireless. I did save screen shots.
I cannot understand why you wouldn't have read over the instruction sheet included with the groupset prior to installing the parts. You would have seen that on rim brake versions, you have to connect wires. At that point, you could have boxed everything back up and brought it back to the shop for a refund. Once it's been opened up and parts have been installed, you may be stuck with them.
Really, connecting wired shifters in Di2 isn't bad, assuming your frame is set up for internal cables/wiring. I have a Di2 equipped bike (Ultegra 11 speed) and found a pair of handlebars that allowed for internal wiring. Other than one short section of wire from the stem to the frame entry, you don't see much of anything. You already have brake cables, and even if you had disc brakes, you still have hydraulic lines you have to deal with on your bars.
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Okay, you *may* have a legitimate issue with the shop, but...
I cannot understand why you wouldn't have read over the instruction sheet included with the groupset prior to installing the parts. You would have seen that on rim brake versions, you have to connect wires. At that point, you could have boxed everything back up and brought it back to the shop for a refund. Once it's been opened up and parts have been installed, you may be stuck with them.
Really, connecting wired shifters in Di2 isn't bad, assuming your frame is set up for internal cables/wiring. I have a Di2 equipped bike (Ultegra 11 speed) and found a pair of handlebars that allowed for internal wiring. Other than one short section of wire from the stem to the frame entry, you don't see much of anything. You already have brake cables, and even if you had disc brakes, you still have hydraulic lines you have to deal with on your bars.
I cannot understand why you wouldn't have read over the instruction sheet included with the groupset prior to installing the parts. You would have seen that on rim brake versions, you have to connect wires. At that point, you could have boxed everything back up and brought it back to the shop for a refund. Once it's been opened up and parts have been installed, you may be stuck with them.
Really, connecting wired shifters in Di2 isn't bad, assuming your frame is set up for internal cables/wiring. I have a Di2 equipped bike (Ultegra 11 speed) and found a pair of handlebars that allowed for internal wiring. Other than one short section of wire from the stem to the frame entry, you don't see much of anything. You already have brake cables, and even if you had disc brakes, you still have hydraulic lines you have to deal with on your bars.
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