Discussion
Has anyone got first hand experience of DA 9000 groupset? The Ultegra 6600 that I've currently got is coming to the end of its usable life (the drivetrain is well worn) so I'm thinking of upgrading.
Before I pull the (pretty hefty!) trigger, I'd like to know what people think who've used it.
Ta.
Before I pull the (pretty hefty!) trigger, I'd like to know what people think who've used it.
Ta.
RGambo said:
NOt a fan of the Di2. Tried it for a few months and went back to mechanical. My cycling buddy on the other hand, loves the Di2. the new DA9000 is fantastic. brakes are better the shifts are much more positive.
I have not ridden Di2 but am sure its not 100% fail safe yet, at the end of the day who wants to have to make sure their bike is fully charged before they go out cycling, not me.Cant wait till the morning to get on my DA9000 and give it a whizz
BPC7 said:
RGambo said:
NOt a fan of the Di2. Tried it for a few months and went back to mechanical. My cycling buddy on the other hand, loves the Di2. the new DA9000 is fantastic. brakes are better the shifts are much more positive.
I have not ridden Di2 but am sure its not 100% fail safe yet, at the end of the day who wants to have to make sure their bike is fully charged before they go out cycling, not me.Cant wait till the morning to get on my DA9000 and give it a whizz
As above, battery life is a total non issue - they last seemingly forever between charges. Weight (if I may be so bold) is irrelevant to the likes of you, and I. If it's good enough for the pros etc. There are several internal battery solutions available for sensible money.
Interesting comments re 9000 brakes. Definitely fancy giving them a try.
Interesting comments re 9000 brakes. Definitely fancy giving them a try.
Only passing my comments chaps, no need to get funny about it... didn't realise the battery lasts for that long!
What happens if the unit fails whilst your out, say for instance the battery suddenly dies even if its charged, only asking as batteries do fail sometimes so do small motors too. Does the unit go into a fail safe mode where you can still change gear or are you stuck in whatever gear it dies in?
What happens if the unit fails whilst your out, say for instance the battery suddenly dies even if its charged, only asking as batteries do fail sometimes so do small motors too. Does the unit go into a fail safe mode where you can still change gear or are you stuck in whatever gear it dies in?
BPC7 said:
Only passing my comments chaps, no need to get funny about it... didn't realise the battery lasts for that long!
What happens if the unit fails whilst your out, say for instance the battery suddenly dies even if its charged, only asking as batteries do fail sometimes so do small motors too. Does the unit go into a fail safe mode where you can still change gear or are you stuck in whatever gear it dies in?
I've not charged mine yet and I've owned it since the end of Jan What happens if the unit fails whilst your out, say for instance the battery suddenly dies even if its charged, only asking as batteries do fail sometimes so do small motors too. Does the unit go into a fail safe mode where you can still change gear or are you stuck in whatever gear it dies in?
I don't think there are any more failure modes than a mechanical groupset tbh.
Each to their own, but I find the ability to have pinpoint accurate shifting while out of the saddle and mashing the pedals outweighs all else. Smooth shifting mid sprint.. Who'd have thought it!
BPC7 said:
Only passing my comments chaps, no need to get funny about it... didn't realise the battery lasts for that long!
What happens if the unit fails whilst your out, say for instance the battery suddenly dies even if its charged, only asking as batteries do fail sometimes so do small motors too. Does the unit go into a fail safe mode where you can still change gear or are you stuck in whatever gear it dies in?
There is a limp mode, it won,t shift into the big ring but you can still shift the cassette. There is a battery indicator test of 0.5 secs before riding anyway. Oh, and the new DA9070 does come with an internal battery option.What happens if the unit fails whilst your out, say for instance the battery suddenly dies even if its charged, only asking as batteries do fail sometimes so do small motors too. Does the unit go into a fail safe mode where you can still change gear or are you stuck in whatever gear it dies in?
markcp said:
Cheers for the comments. I'd love to get DI2 but the thought of the cables and battery having to be external puts me off. I've got a ti frame and don't fancy drilling it either. Plus DI2 will add weight whereas I'm always looking to save it
Make the leap, SRAM Red, lightest of the lot 
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