Whilst out with a broken ankle i decided to take the plunge and upgrade my 2011 trek madone 5. If you already have the latest system in the form of shimano duraace r9150, xtr di2 or xt di2, then selecting full synchro shifting, semisynchro or manual are only a few clicks away. Although the bike is 5 years old the frame is still in very good nick and has quite a few more years in it yet. Shimano ultegra and duraace di2 electronic shifting. Eagerly anticipated, the updated shimano ultegra r8000 11speed groupset has arrived. English dmr805002 dealers manual road mtb trekking city touring comfort bike urban sport ebike r8050 series ultegra swr9150 swr9160 swr610 str8050 str8060. Shimano ultegra di2 6870 shift upgrade the colorado cyclist. This system ensures shifting accuracy, which provides. Shimanos refinements to the latest ultegra di2 group are truly remarkable, and while we always fancy a full duraace build, wed be hard pressed to decipher a.
Weve written several posts on di2 software the most popular ones are. Utilizing wireless communication, riders can now set up, customize and monitor their di2 system using shimanos expanded etube software via a smart phone or. On the surface, 11 speed seemed like it would be a change for the better. Shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050 rear derailleur competitive. Those allow them to run diagnostics, updated the firmware and customize the way it works. If you have a disc brake bike, i recommend the shimano ultegra r8070 di2 groupset as the best value for disc brake bikes for the same reasons as i recommended the ultegra r8050 di2 for rim brake bikes. Firstly, you need to make sure your current di2 groupset is compatible with the battery and firmware upgrade. I have had the opportunity to install this component group on several bikes.
Brand shimano ultegra di2 groupsets best price fast delivery. The exciting news for riders with compatible older 11speed shimano duraace and ultegra di2 groupsets is that with a new battery and a firmware update, you too can enjoy the benefits of synchro. A switch from mechanical to electronic can involve as little as swapping four parts, says shimano spokesman nick legan. An optimized slant angle and a wide range from 11 to 30 teeth regarding compatibility are further assets of the di2 shadow rear derailleur. Shimano s refinements to the latest ultegra di2 group are truly remarkable, and while we always fancy a full duraace build, wed be hard pressed to decipher a difference in performance. Shimano ultegra r8050 di2 11 speed gear kit merlin cycles. To do that, they need the software and smpce1 adapter from shimano, which connects their computer to the di2 system. Shimano xt m8050 di2 11 speed gear kit merlin cycles.
No adjustment is required once setup, instead of mechanical cables you have. This is an alternative to using the wired connection and shimanos pc based etube. This is an alternative to using the wired connection and shimano s pc based etube software apparently etube is windows only so this is a huge advantage for mac users. The shimano 11 speed dura ace 9070 di2 system was released in the spring of to resounding accolades. Shimano keeps a list, by date of issue, of the di2 firmware updates they. May 10, 2015 i recently swapped the pictured xt cage with a slightly longer. I am thinking of upgrading another one of my bikes. May 03, 2017 the exciting news for riders with compatible older 11speed shimano duraace and ultegra di2 groupsets is that with a new battery and a firmware update, you too can enjoy the benefits of synchro. The first duraace and ultegra di2 group sets 7970 and 6770 respectively were 10 speed. New ultegra r8000 series is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from duraace groupset.
You can change gear even under heavy load while climbing or accelerating. And, i installed the barend junction a, so it is a little cleaner and different from a typical tt installation. I think with the expense and complexity involved, an hour drive each way or is it a bike ride. The second generation shimano ultegra 67706870 and duraace 9070 etube electronic bicycle shifting systems consist of batterypowered electric derailleurs activated by handlebar mounted push buttons. Etube increases the convenience and fun of di2 and shimano steps electric bicycles. This dealers manual is for use with the ultegra 6870 series electronic gear shifting system only. New shimano ultegra di2 8050 upgrade kit has everything you need to upgrade an existing bike to the new di2. The 2nd duraace and ultegra di2 group sets 9070 and 6870 respectively changed to an 11 speed design. Shimano ultegra di2 upgrade kit r8070 hydraulic disc brakes.
Ultegra di2 series with electronic shifting is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from the dura ace group. The second generation shimano ultegra 67706870 and duraace 9070 etube electronic bicycle shifting systems consist of batterypowered electric. This meant not only new derailleurs, but new cassettes and chains as well. You can change gear even under heavy load while climbing or. How to download and update shimano ultegra 6870 di2 firmware update samsung are one of the most desirable gadgets that can be bought on the market as well as it is long lasting, so this is why people need to know how to update android firmware on samsung. Even in the most extreme conditions, shifting is precise and controlled. How to update firmware on shimano di2 full guides for. Visit the e tube site for the steps firmware update information. Shimano ultegra 6800 groupset upgrade cycling forums. Ultegra 6870, duraace 9070 and duraace r9150 and compatible rear derailleurs include.
Aug 24, 2019 di2 stands for digital integrated intelligence shimanos version of electronic shifting. Ultegra 8050 di2 11sp shifter pair with brake cable set. While shimanos hardware is topnotch, the mobile apps tend to crash while updating your di2 firmware, resulting in a nonresponsive system. It stands for stateoftheart technology, proven in pro races, the technologies used in the new ultegra. You can toggle through each mode by pushing the junctiona box the small plug connection box that often sits below your stem button twice. If you prefer to search by model number you can click the sort by model no. Jan 24, 2020 if you have a disc brake bike, i recommend the shimano ultegra r8070 di2 groupset as the best value for disc brake bikes for the same reasons as i recommended the ultegra r8050 di2 for rim brake bikes.
The revolutionary di2 shifting system solves the challenges drivetrains present to the powerdelivery equation in cycling. How to upgrade shimano duraace 9070 and ultegra 6870 di2 to. The easiest is to visit shimano s etube project website. Brand shimano ultegra di2 best price fast delivery. Have done probably 68 firmware upgrades over the two bikes, never had any issues. This system ensures shifting accuracy, which provides crisp and precise shifts with every push of a button. For any information regarding the ultegra 6800 series which does not appear in this manual, refer to the service instructions included with each component. It allows you to get the most out of your riding experience.
Ultegra r8070 di2 disc brake groupset bicycles online shop. As road bike component, the stressfree operation is one of the most important feature to lead all day riding comfort with braking and shifting. For an overview of all posts on di2, apps and software please visit the di2 software posts archive. Shimano ultegra di2 6870 shift upgrade for sale at the colorado cyclist. Shop from a huge range of shimano di2 at probikekit us, the home of quality cycling clothing, components, accessories and more. Our local trek bicycles greensboro just happens to have the device, so we brought in our 6770 ultegra di2 group for a long overdue update. Learn how to update your di2 component firmware di2 center. Shimano di2 duraace 9150 and 9070 and ultegra 6770 and 6870. Shimano di2 for dummies beginners guide to di2 di2 center. Ultegra di2 groupsets is that with a new battery and a firmware update, you too can enjoy the benefits of synchroshift.
Shimano ultegra 6870 di2 firmware update full guides for. Shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050ss rear derailleur short the shimano ultegra di2 rdr8050ss rear derailleur features the groupspecific sleek integrated appearance with a lowprofile design. That makes sense since ultegra gets dura ace trickle down technology, and for rear derailleurs, the rdr8050 borrows heavily from the firms topend duraace. You simply click firmware update information at the top and youll be presented with a list of recent updates. Our free etube apps open up a smarter world for cyclists. Shimano firmware update mayand march updates di2 center.
Over the winter, shimano has released the new updated ultegra 6870 di2 system for 11 speed. How to convert shimano 6770 ultegra di2 to 11 speed. Jan 20, 2019 the other difference is that the eww111 supports bluetooth and using a shimano app can be used to update and configure di2. Di2 compatibility mix ultegra, duraace, xt and xtr. R8050 series new ultegra r8000 series is proproven as it is a direct trickle down from duraace groupset. Oct 23, 20 to do that, they need the software and smpce1 adapter from shimano, which connects their computer to the di2 system. How to upgrade shimano duraace 9070 and ultegra 6870 di2. The other difference is that the eww111 supports bluetooth and using a shimano app can be used to update and configure di2.
How to download and update firmware shimano ultegra 6870 di2 firmware update download digital photo cameras firmware. How to update your di2 firmware and how to go about programming your di2. Shimano ultegra r8070 di2 disc brake groupset the shimano ultegra r8070 di2 disc brake groupset provides exceptional, marketleading electronic gear shifting thanks to the di2 system. Shimano ultegra di2 r8050 r8070 groupset 2x11speed. For customers with the older 9070 or 6870 di2 groupsets a good upgrade and potential. Di2 gives you instant, accurate, lightingfast shifts the first and every time, at the push of a button. Update shimano di2 to multishift, customize button. How to recover from a failed wireless firmware update di2 center.
For customers with the older 9070 or 6870 di2 groupsets a good upgrade and potential sales opportunity is the battery either to a btdn110 internal or bmdn100 external cradle and install a dfly wireless communicator to allow the. If you already have the latest system in the form of shimano duraace r9150, xtr di2 or xt di2, then selecting full synchro shifting, semisynchro or manual are. Shimano di2 synchro shifting explained bikeexchange. All available now with free delivery and easy returns.
In addition to its performance and value, no other component maker offers a fully hydraulic electronic disc brake groupset at this price point. In order to help you set up and configure your di2 system shimano has made several software packages available for android, ios and pc. It was never going to be easy to improve on the ultegra 6800 but there. Shimano di2 firmware update full guides for download and. Diving straight into the di2 groupset and getting the most out of my new bike today i found out the di2 battery charger is also a pc link and. Shimano ultegra 11speed di2 upgrade kit bike addict. Buy shimano products online at bikediscount bike shop. Ive had di2 for about a year almost, and havent done any firmware update. I recently swapped the pictured xt cage with a slightly longer. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. Di2 needs the latest firmware installed in each of the components to effectively.
We list the shimano road and mtb di2 firmware updates for february. Shimanos xt m8050 di2 shifting system uses the exclusive etube digital platform, now with integrated ant private and bluetooth connectivity via the scmt800 information display. Because the 11 speed shimano dura ace 9070 di2 shares the same wiring and brain as the 10 speed ultegra di2, this means that a firmware update will allow this same multishift feature to work on existing ultegra di2 systems. Di2 stands for digital integrated intelligence shimanos version of electronic shifting. Free shipping shimano ultegra upgrade kit consists of. Shimano di2 ultegra 6870 internal fit 11 speed groupset.
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