October 26, 20187 yr I have a raleigh strada elite (shimano steps e6000) with a 9 speed Alivio groupset and considering fitting di2 in the near future. Dont have much knowledge when it comes to the technical side of bikes so apologies in advance if i ask some dumb questions. So I'm looking at either Shimano Alfine 8 speed or xtr 11 speed Would I be correct in saying I need the following components? - 11 speed cassette (if choosing xtr) - hub/derailleur - shifter - gear display - battery (&charger) - cables I was looking at the following sets: XTR https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-m8050-di2-11-speed-gear-kit-97476.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=MTB+Groupsets&ucpo=37052&gclid=CjwKCAjw9sreBRBAEiwARroYm4SPEtIU8EKjX8SqwfZB27EhWs48E7NsjXj4IpkTJko-F2pZgW40YBoCMzoQAvD_BwE Would this be compatible for my bike? As for the Alfine I can get the hub from ebay but cant seem to find the rest. Anyone know where I can get the additional parts needed? Thanks.
October 26, 20187 yr if i was you id get a lbs to install it as it seems easy but its not esp if you have never done anything like this b4. just seems more hassle than its worth tbh and a lot more things that can go wrong. https://www.archercomponents.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9sreBRBAEiwARroYm18SWMzvWS5pbXy7tVPYHaHon-VPdUOwe944hIqPF9n23Iz9zGMApxoCueYQAvD_BwE
October 26, 20187 yr Author Yea definitely not planning to fit this myself, just wanted to make sure i have all the correct parts before I take it to the shop.
October 26, 20187 yr well it looks like its all there but you might need extra cable depending where the batt is going to go. tho any bike shop that has fitted this b4 will know for sure
October 26, 20187 yr For an e-bike prefer the 8 speed over the 11 speed, it is stronger, you don't need more than 8 gears unless you live in the mountains (then you need 14...)
October 26, 20187 yr Bike Discount has range of parts. I looked into it more out of curiosity, couldn't find any installation information or a list of parts required. Bewary of Alfine 11spd mix reviews on its reliability. The 8spd seems to be lot more reliable.
October 26, 20187 yr Author Bike Discount has range of parts. I looked into it more out of curiosity, couldn't find any installation information or a list of parts required. Bewary of Alfine 11spd mix reviews on its reliability. The 8spd seems to be lot more reliable. Thanks mate ill look into that now. Yes 8sp will be the one ill be getting if i can find all the correct parts
October 26, 20187 yr Its quality that counts, not quality. But if we are bragging I've 30. i got both
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