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So here is the concept. take your cassette, no matter how many cogs, and a derailleur that can handle the largest one, even if it isn't made for the
number of cogs installed, and add wireless shifting to it. There is a programmable controller, to locate each shift point, and a shifter "sending unit"
which can be programmed to do multi-shift, and a few other cool things. Use your phone to program the system.
So way back in February, I ordered the D1X. The product rep (Devin - in the company vids) reached out, and told me they were updating the
unit to the D1X Trail which shifted a bit faster, and had better battery management. No hurry, i'll wait.
I paid a bit under $400 - Looks like it is going for about $50 less now.
Edit: I have the sending unit which can do micro adjustments on the fly - there is an up-charge for that.
In the box:
Shifter pod + clamp (it is sram matchmaker compatible)
Derailleur controller
Short piece of jagwire cable and jacket
couple of straps, some extra bolts
batteries, and USB capable charger (no cable, or transformer - cause we don't need another)
Pre-game:
Charge the batteries - there are two for the controller, one for the sending unit. Claim is they last 80-160 hours depending on settings.
Unlike the etap, these units have an off button. When the controller is shut down, the shifter loses contact, and shuts down.
First the derailleur controller is installed - easy enough - find a place belown the chainstay where is doesn't interfere with the chain or your shoe.
Cut the jacket and put the ferrules on. Thread it through the derailleur, and leave it loose. Remove the wheel, and secure the controller.
I didn't video the installation - but they did. They also explain the programming.
Install the shifter, like any other shifter. Pair it and away you go.
Yes, my wife is traveling, so i brought the stand and bike into the house. These pics are going to show up in icloud, and
I'm going to get some push back, but in the end, she supports my habit. (cause this or, i really want the 308 gtb)
Observations:
1. It was not difficult to install and complete the initial programming. It needs some tweaking, and testing the "overshoot shift" feature.
2. the app crashed a couple times - or actually it lost communications, so had to back out, one level and restart.
3. the programming didn't seem to start with reasonable values - NBD, but could save a few minutes.
4. The instructions seemed confusing. put in gear to program, program, put in next gear (there is a next/prev gear buttons)
Some issues:
1. when i removed the battery in the controller, the spring for the negative connection popped out, and went somewhere.
I was lucky to find it. It is supposed to be pressed into the "cap" - but wasn't. I found it, and pushed it into the cap - which wasn't easy.
2. there is a rubber cover where the shift cable is inserted (cable is replaceable) it doesn't fit cleanly over the opening in the controller.
3. the battery cover on the shifter has two allen head bolts - they are not trapped in the cover. take the cover off, be careful. They drop on the ground.
Turn it on
Shift it - needs work.
Stay tuned - i'm going to try to ride it!
So here is the concept. take your cassette, no matter how many cogs, and a derailleur that can handle the largest one, even if it isn't made for the
number of cogs installed, and add wireless shifting to it. There is a programmable controller, to locate each shift point, and a shifter "sending unit"
which can be programmed to do multi-shift, and a few other cool things. Use your phone to program the system.
So way back in February, I ordered the D1X. The product rep (Devin - in the company vids) reached out, and told me they were updating the
unit to the D1X Trail which shifted a bit faster, and had better battery management. No hurry, i'll wait.
I paid a bit under $400 - Looks like it is going for about $50 less now.
Edit: I have the sending unit which can do micro adjustments on the fly - there is an up-charge for that.
In the box:
Shifter pod + clamp (it is sram matchmaker compatible)
Derailleur controller
Short piece of jagwire cable and jacket
couple of straps, some extra bolts
batteries, and USB capable charger (no cable, or transformer - cause we don't need another)
Pre-game:
Charge the batteries - there are two for the controller, one for the sending unit. Claim is they last 80-160 hours depending on settings.
Unlike the etap, these units have an off button. When the controller is shut down, the shifter loses contact, and shuts down.
First the derailleur controller is installed - easy enough - find a place belown the chainstay where is doesn't interfere with the chain or your shoe.
Cut the jacket and put the ferrules on. Thread it through the derailleur, and leave it loose. Remove the wheel, and secure the controller.
I didn't video the installation - but they did. They also explain the programming.
Install the shifter, like any other shifter. Pair it and away you go.
Yes, my wife is traveling, so i brought the stand and bike into the house. These pics are going to show up in icloud, and
I'm going to get some push back, but in the end, she supports my habit. (cause this or, i really want the 308 gtb)
Observations:
1. It was not difficult to install and complete the initial programming. It needs some tweaking, and testing the "overshoot shift" feature.
2. the app crashed a couple times - or actually it lost communications, so had to back out, one level and restart.
3. the programming didn't seem to start with reasonable values - NBD, but could save a few minutes.
4. The instructions seemed confusing. put in gear to program, program, put in next gear (there is a next/prev gear buttons)
Some issues:
1. when i removed the battery in the controller, the spring for the negative connection popped out, and went somewhere.
I was lucky to find it. It is supposed to be pressed into the "cap" - but wasn't. I found it, and pushed it into the cap - which wasn't easy.
2. there is a rubber cover where the shift cable is inserted (cable is replaceable) it doesn't fit cleanly over the opening in the controller.
3. the battery cover on the shifter has two allen head bolts - they are not trapped in the cover. take the cover off, be careful. They drop on the ground.
Turn it on
Shift it - needs work.
Stay tuned - i'm going to try to ride it!
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