Can I fit sram etap bits to a sram red bike

[rastapasta]

Hi Guys

is it possible to fit sram etap derailleurs, front and rear and gear levers to a bike that already has a cabled version of sram red?

is it even worth it?

Edited by rastapasta on Monday 26th July 13:35

[Master Bean]

Yes. Depends how much you value electronic shifting.

[JayRidesBikes]

If you definitely want electronic shifting then go for it, Red etap is simply awesome.

[millen]

JayRidesBikes said:

If you definitely want electronic shifting then go for it, Red etap is simply awesome.

When it works, yes. But I had my etap Red RD fail totally last November - wouldn't shift in either direction. Weight Weenies forum suggests there was a bad batch. Anyway, it was just within warranty and Sram replaced it with the newer A2 version which is based on the AXS internals. I didn't notice much difference in shifting speed but have recently, after just 4,000 miles, discovered a horrible degree of slack/play in the pivots nearest the battery. It still shifts reasonably cleanly as the slack isn't so evident when it's held under chain tension. But I'm keeping a close watch on it, though don't know if they'd honour a 2nd warranty claim.

Be aware that the original etap RD came in short and long cage versions. The A2 has one size only, which they claim will handle up to 33T sprocket.

Also, you'll find the set-up and indexing is way easier and quicker than with a mechanical system!

[numtumfutunch]

Master Bean said:

Yes. Depends how much you value electronic shifting.

Its for losers TBH

Lifelong cyclist here and have seen many fads come and go, electronic shifting being one of many

Whats the point?

Cables are just so primeval and manly
I have specific tools for tinkering, my cable cutters are sacred and I forbid my son from using them for cutting his guitar strings

GET YOUR OWN CABLE CUTTERS

Trimming your mechs is a joy

Continuing to trim as cables stretch and sometimes leave you stranded if you're an unsympathetic idiot also compulsory cycling rites of passage

Fitting new cables then tweaking as they bed in most satisfying

Similarly replacing all the ferules and end caps so they are 'just so' gives a huge rush of endorphin

Truly the stuff of dreams

Oh, by the way I went Di2 at Easter and have never looked back

Mechanical shifting belongs in a museum

Dont tell my club mates please

Cheers