A frustrating experience - Wheeltop EDS-TX bike build

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There has been a lot of hype around this Chinese electronic groupset fromWheeltop, but to be honest, I've found it slightly frustrating… SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below): https://srko.co/tracevelo A Chinese company called Wheeltop released an electronic drop bar groupset earlier this year that was set to rival Shimano Di2. It’s fully wireless, can support anything from 3 to 13 speed cassettes, is available in hydraulic disc or rim brake configurations, and offers great value costing around £500. I did an unboxing a few months ago (A Chinese Wireless Electronic Groupset - Wheeltop EDS TX - First look), and was very impressed at the design and overall build quality. However on this new bike build, I included this groupset, and have come away with some small frustrations. The main issues revolve around the usage of the companion app, and some issues trimming the front derailleur. Due to the limitations with adjustment, I get chain rub on the front derailleur cage in several gears, and the companion app can be confusing when looking to diagnose and adjust the issues with indexing. However it appears most of the issues could be fixed with a firmware update, and after another few hours of tinkering, I have managed to eliminate some of the chain rub I demonstrated. I will continue to use the groupset, and will soon compare directly to the updated L-TWOO eRX, so stay tuned! Shout-out to Grant over at @GCPerformance18 And the Ribble Valley Cyclist @thecycleworkshop Timestamps: 00:00 – Start 00:46 – Bike build part list 02:02 – Drilling the stem 03:37 – Bike build 06:03 – Bleeding the brakes 09:25 – Cost and weight 10:24 – Siroko Sponsor 11:52 – First shakedown ride 13:32 – Wheeltop groupset issues 17:41 – Conclusion 20:51 – Bonus clip - Crankset fix Intro roll: Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracevelo/ Email: [email protected] Please note: I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt. In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!