14 Speed Wireless Chinese Gravel Groupset - Wheeltop EDS GeX Install & Ride

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@ribblevalleycyclist 3 ай бұрын

* Please Note * This is a revised version of the original video uploaded on 21/10/24. If you’ve watched the original, there really isn’t anything new in this version! Explanation - Near the end of the previous video (Roughly 12 minutes in), I used a piece of background music that I thought was an old un-copyrighted KZbin track, it wasn’t, it was a piece of copyrighted music. I have therefore removed the previous version, edited it, and uploaded it again with un-copyrighted KZbin music. This did however also give me the opportunity to address the audio issue some had mentioned (Justified!!) and also add the Wheeltop disclaimer that I had recorded, but forgotten to include. Sorry for any confusion caused.

@peterson5331 13 күн бұрын

My goodness, I would have never figured out why mine doesn't shift to 1st and 2nd gear if I haven't watched your video. Like you said, HAD LOTS OF FUN finding the limit screws haha.

@ribblevalleycyclist 13 күн бұрын

Wheeltop couldn’t explain it either, they were in the process of sending me a replacement derailleur! I even bought a new hanger, and extension. It was only when Wheeltop published the user manual a few weeks later that I worked it out!! If only they’d sent me that manual in the first place.

@williammorris4419 Ай бұрын

I'm excited to see your update after using this groupset for a while longer.. :-)

@antonyharris130 2 ай бұрын

Hi Jon,your videos really are the best,i've watched this particular one over a dozen times,please keep on doing what your doing buddy.

@ribblevalleycyclist 2 ай бұрын

Hi Antony, Thank you so much for your kind words, I really do appreciate it. Got a few new videos in the pipeline, and hope to get them released soon 👍

@briancrosby6014 Ай бұрын

Excellent instruction! Thank you for your time providing this. I'm basically interested in doing the same build including frame, wheelset, wheeltop group, etc. do you plan to review the frame and wheelset? I'd love to hear your thoughts on those.

@ribblevalleycyclist Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. I have a complete build video in the pipeline, but it'll be the Wheeltop Gex groupset used on ICAN frame, fork, and gravel wheelset. I'll also be testing out the ICAN custom painting service.

@christophervergara2962 21 күн бұрын

Hello! Great videos, I think I've watched them all. One question: Is it necessary to replace the olives and barbs? Did you reuse them?

@ribblevalleycyclist 21 күн бұрын

Glad you've enjoyed the videos. A very good question. As long as the olive size (BH59 or BH90) is like-for-like, then there is a strong chance that you can re-use it. My advice would be to get some for your spares anyway, as they're not expensive, and good to have in stock. Swap your components out, and test. As I say, the chances are, you'll get away with it. But, in the unlikely event it does leak, you've got the spares anyway.

@christophervergara2962 21 күн бұрын

@@ribblevalleycyclist Thank you very much. I just want to changue the handlebar on my bycicle (I'll keep the same shifters), I'll give it a try. I thought that it was totally obligatory to changue the barbs and olives since they get "crushed" inside the levers. It is a little bit harder to get spare parts where I live. Greetings from Chile

@ribblevalleycyclist 21 күн бұрын

@@christophervergara2962 Good luck with the bar change. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧 🇨🇱

@dcv9460 3 ай бұрын

YES! 😎💯👍

@TimR123 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see some miles put on the GeX. Thanks. A question for you about head unit pairing: Does the battery status show correctly?

@ribblevalleycyclist 2 ай бұрын

Getting a few more miles in.... was out with it yesterday and thinking how good it feels, really does shift well. The battery does seem to be displaying accurately, from what I've seen so far, but for some reason, my head unit thinks the GeX is a 2x, and is showing the front derailleur as being dead. To be honest though, I've not tinkered to try and sort this yet.

@hill160881 Ай бұрын

Please attempt to pair the gex gravel RD with the TX hoods!!!!! We all want to know and my gex system is still weeks out from delivery. I suspect the firmware is different and will prevent this working but the only way to know is to try.

@dnewman4952 Ай бұрын

Hi, i've enjoyed your videos on the Wheeltop groupsets and have ordered a GEX. I was wondering if you are seeing rust on the bolts of the GEX like you did the TX version? Thanks.

@ribblevalleycyclist Ай бұрын

Hi, Just come down to the workshop to have a tidy up, and have checked this for you while down here. I’ve left it outside in the cold and damp quite often, and looking at it, there are no signs of rust. An important 👍

@dnewman4952 Ай бұрын

@@ribblevalleycyclist great thanks for your help 👍🏻

@arturduarte113 3 ай бұрын

A couple of questions, if you don't mind (to anyone who might know); 1) Hydraulic hoses and levers compatibility. - How do I know which hydraulic hoses are compatible with which levers? - with or without needing to change olives, barbs etc - ? For instance, are Shimano SM-BH90-JK - compatible with most other Shimano levers, and with Wheeltop, L-TWOO and Sensah? 2) From my understanding the above mentioned chinese groupsets levers (if I wish to buy just the levers on their own), are compatible with shimano's derailleurs. Scenario example; I've got Shimano 105 R7000 front and rear dérailleurs - unused/spares parts - and a bike with hydraulic grx 400 calipers in use with SM-BH90-JK hoses (10 speed). My aim is to upgrade from 10speed to 11speed mechanical but keeping the hydraulic brakes/hoses currently on the bike. By just buying compatible Shifters/levers - from one of the Chinese groupsets - as they're more affordable than the shimano's 105's etc. Any recommendations/comments are most welcome. Thank yous'. I'm having to keep postponing any entertaining thoughts of upgrades to eletronic for the same reason, costs that is.

@hill160881 Ай бұрын

according to wheel top Shimano bh59 is the hoses, olive and barbs used.

@hill160881 2 ай бұрын

Great review. I prefer the rotor 13s cassettes due to the 250 gram difference but they are twice the price.

@ribblevalleycyclist Ай бұрын

Agreed, the Rotor would more than likely be a better product. Saying that though, when compared to a budget Shimano cassette that would cost twice the price, the ZTTO performed well. I keep reminding myself "That thing cost £33!!". I also think someone going for the cheaper groupset like the GeX, may make this kind of cassette choice.

@hill160881 Ай бұрын

@@ribblevalleycyclist I agree. Ztto does make a 420 gram 11/52 cassette but it's $140 and out of stock. I did manage to find one though. I want to see if the gex can do a 52t cog and accommodate a 41 or 42 tooth spread instead of the 40 shown on the spec sheet.

@hill160881 Ай бұрын

@@ribblevalleycyclist Something you will find interesting is while the 13s cassettes use the 12s chain and hubs TanTan is selling a bike with 14s cassette and chain. The chain is 0.23mm narrower and the hub is dished out 3mm more than a 12s hub. This is a review my brother and I did on the 14s complete bike. No sponsorship. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5m0h3aBeM98iK8si=xPIiZODZhHz8V3mM

@martinhotan8946 3 ай бұрын

I Wonder if it is possible to mount the medium or large derailleur cage on their road derailleur - that would provide us with a Super Super versatile gruppo - Right ??? THANKS

@ribblevalleycyclist 3 ай бұрын

It's a good question, and I'm not sure. I'll look into it.

@martinhotan8946 3 ай бұрын

@@ribblevalleycyclist THANKS

@JerzyRutkow-c2e 3 ай бұрын

Tell me please rear transmition gx will working with shifters tx?

@Mavczers Ай бұрын

Deckas chainring will work also with claris, sora and tiagra :)

@jhonnyringo7160 2 ай бұрын

Great video. You know you could have just paired up the new GeX rear derailleur with the old TX shifters and disabled the TX front derailleur. I'll work just fine.

@ribblevalleycyclist 2 ай бұрын

Agreed, but I was reviewing the whole groupset that had been sent to me, and the levers that were sent were different.

@andrewnewton-e3o 2 ай бұрын

my cassette is 11 - 34t what size jockey cage would you recommend. can i use the 93mm or should i use the 75mm. i have an e-bike

@ribblevalleycyclist 2 ай бұрын

You'll be fine with the smaller 75mm. 👍

@wuskyjian 2 ай бұрын

I think the shorter 75mm one should be enough. Based on my experience, you need to pay close attention to the chain length when using a small cassette. If the chain is too short, it can put too much tension on the derailleur, leading to inaccurate shifting in the middle gears. I suggest using the gravel chain setup with 3 extra links.

@StephenMorris-h4v 3 ай бұрын

Hi. Noticed that the gear graphic on the GX is the correct way round. Do you know if the TX graphic has been amended yet?

@kanuto6745 2 ай бұрын

Im having trouble setting up mine. I cannot shift to the last 3 smallest cog..which limiter should i move? I have screw and unscrew both seems not be moving at all?

@ribblevalleycyclist 2 ай бұрын

The one behind the cover.

@MrUbersven Ай бұрын

Any info on setting b gap for 50t cassette?

@ribblevalleycyclist Ай бұрын

My general rule is to turn it until the chatter between the derailleur and cassette stops, and then give it another quarter turn. That basic rule usually works for most setups, regardless of cassette size. Don't recall the GeX giving me any trouble.

@ADVRaiderKTM 2 ай бұрын

Has the road version (EDS TX) been reliable since you got it?

@ribblevalleycyclist 2 ай бұрын

Not missed a beat….. surprisingly good. If I was in the market, I’d buy Wheeltop.

@LukaNyan Ай бұрын

hopefully electronic groupsets will get cheaper and cheaper soon

@SyLens1 3 ай бұрын

i do find it annoying that you cannot just pair the GeX RD with the road shifters. wouldve made it also easier and, for rim users to be able to run 1x with dinnerplate cassettes

@ribblevalleycyclist 3 ай бұрын

I'll be honest, SyLensCC, I've not tried pairing my old TX shifters. However, as WheelTop offer it with the road shifter, I'd be surprised if it wasn't possible. Would be interested to hear more on this.

@markeasey469 3 ай бұрын

@@ribblevalleycyclist This issue has just been covered by Oz cycle in a recent video. I think the conclusion was yes

@derekhobbs1102 3 ай бұрын

9/10 times I don't hear any background music.

@pawelodz8050 3 ай бұрын

hate how they name it hardest gear as a no. 1! any time i look on my computer i see inaccurate gears as this naming- mean when im on 10 gear (almost the hardest gear) of 11 i see on my display no. 2! it is no computer fault but wheeltop software issue/policy. For wheeltop hardest gear is named 1!- that stupid. I guess in china they move a car with gear no. 6 :D and fastest gear is 1 :D lol. (they must all ride a electric cars as they do not know that principles :D).Very bad

@codered250 Ай бұрын

I believe it's because of programming logic. Gear one is state one. It's shelf state. One is home and will always be there regardless of configuration. If you add gears it simply adds more states and coordinates from state one. I understand it from a programming logic stance however yes it's annoying on your head unit etc. hopefully they can work it out.