Wheeltop EDS TX 1000 mile review

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I installed a cable-brake Wheeltop setup a few weeks ago. I installed it on my groad bike, and I am currently running it as 11 speed. Other than the initial setup being a pain in the ass, it has been flawless. I shift 400-500 times an hour, and use about 20% battery in a 4 hour ride. The Android app, could be a lot more intuitive, but I’ve gotten used to it, and it can do anything you need to do.

I have 2 sets of wheels, and swapping them out is no problem. I need about 30 seconds to adjust the derailleur using the app, and I’m ready to ride. I came from a mixed Ultegra/105 mechanical setup, and the shifting is at least as good, if not better.

So far, durability isn’t a concern. I was washing my bike with the wheel and chain off, and dropped it off the stand. It landed on the carbon rear cage, and bent my hangar to a 45 degree angle. There was no visible damage. After straightening the hangar, shifting is fine. I was somewhat surprised and very relieved.

Future miles might change my mind, but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another Wheeltop setup.

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I haven’t got as many miles in mine yet, weather has been so crappy this spring, and so far my experience is quite similar. I have the hydraulic brake EDS TX which I have on my gravel bike mixed with GRX cranks and 11-34 11s cassette.

It took a few attempts to get the shifting dialed in and yeah the app needs work, or at least how the initial setup flow needs better explaining. Once you get past that it seems to be working as expected.

An alternate app (web based) is at https://dreds.jeckyll.net Just note that needs webBLE support which works natively on Android with Chrome but iOS uses need a webBLE enabled browser such as BLE Link because iOS doesn’t natively support web Bluetooth.

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Be great if you guys could update again later on down the road, thanks in advance! :slight_smile:

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