Shimano Di2 Triple
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[QUOTE=Team Fab;16998724]Also, look at Chris Horners climbing while standing, seems to work quite well for him.[/QUOTE
C.H. Lives in the neighbor hood, we've done his Gran Fondo's the last two years with him participating, Chris had to cancel this years Fondo due to complications. It's amazing how many different ways a bicycle can be rode to achieve what ever you seek!
C.H. Lives in the neighbor hood, we've done his Gran Fondo's the last two years with him participating, Chris had to cancel this years Fondo due to complications. It's amazing how many different ways a bicycle can be rode to achieve what ever you seek!
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Does -having- a right side drive make one a -proponent- of right side drive? I don't recall ever having taken a position other than with my checkbook. I would put us squarely in the camp of "gathering data" on this. The data so far are that stoker thinks we climb much better. And at whose peril shall we debate what the stoker thinks?
Even in a triple setup, the new mtn Di2 FD won't give you more range in the chainrings because of its severe ring capacity limitations as mentioned earlier in this thread.
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Not sure what Right-Side-Drive (or SSD) has to do with missing gears... basically nothing. Really, it's just a matter of chainring count as dictated by the currently available road Di2 FD limitations.
Even in a triple setup, the new mtn Di2 FD won't give you more range in the chainrings because of its severe ring capacity limitations as mentioned earlier in this thread.
Even in a triple setup, the new mtn Di2 FD won't give you more range in the chainrings because of its severe ring capacity limitations as mentioned earlier in this thread.
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True it is the ring count that limits the gears but the primary reason for giving up a triple is often to allow for the right side sync. It seems that the main reasons two rings get used on tandems are either Di2 or right side sync ruling out a triple. I haven 't seen too many posts about a modern double ring, left side sync, mechanical shifting tandem.
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True it is the ring count that limits the gears but the primary reason for giving up a triple is often to allow for the right side sync. It seems that the main reasons two rings get used on tandems are either Di2 or right side sync ruling out a triple. I haven 't seen too many posts about a modern double ring, left side sync, mechanical shifting tandem.
There is only one mfr who promotes RSD/SSD, otherwise it's not that typical of an implementation. I believe Di2 is much more prevalent regardless of what crankset (crossover or SSD) is installed and the primary reasons for using Di2 are entirely unrelated.
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Latest BikeRumor "first impressions" update:
First Impressions: Shimano XTR Di2 & Mechanical Mountain Bike Groups
First Impressions: Shimano XTR Di2 & Mechanical Mountain Bike Groups
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With an available 11-40 cassette, who needs a triple? Use a DA Di2 double up front and an XTR rear to get a 2x11 with a really wide but evenly stepped gear range.
https://www.gear-calculator.com/#KB=3...5&UF=2130&SL=2
https://www.gear-calculator.com/#KB=3...5&UF=2130&SL=2
Would like to test that on climbs over 3,000 ft though with grades >10% - 12%
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Just came off a 50 mile tandem ride and saw this setup on a brand new BEYOND......it worked without a hitch.....rolling terrain, about 1500-1800 ft of climb and no issues.....we rode next to them on a triple and was jealous......
Would like to test that on climbs over 3,000 ft though with grades >10% - 12%
Would like to test that on climbs over 3,000 ft though with grades >10% - 12%
Did that team have a DA DI2 front and XTR DI2 rear? Or is it a mechanical system?
What did you like about that setup?
Smoother shifting? Wider range? More lower gear? Or more higher gear?
Thanks,
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XTR Di2 is still reported to be unavailable to the general public. Must have been a mechanical setup (search "M9000", JensonUSA seems to have good availability, BikeBling better pricing through some avail not until Oct)?
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My bad...was not DI 2...in fact was a Ultegra mechanical triple with the 11-40 and the rear XTR........it is interesting as I was always advised the XTR would not work on the 10-spd, but his worked without a problem.....the upside with the 11-40 according the the captain was that there was more range in the middle to upper cogs......though he did not get a chance to utilize anything over 28....our max grade was only 4%.
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My bad...was not DI 2...in fact was a Ultegra mechanical triple with the 11-40 and the rear XTR........it is interesting as I was always advised the XTR would not work on the 10-spd, but his worked without a problem.....the upside with the 11-40 according the the captain was that there was more range in the middle to upper cogs......though he did not get a chance to utilize anything over 28....our max grade was only 4%.
There was a compatibility gap in the 10spd groups - road vs mtn due to a different dynasys throw ratio. That required one to use the 9spd mtn XTR RD with the 10spd road shifters. Now with the 11spd groups, throw ratios are back in synch.
I still can't get my brain wrapped around the fact that Shimano is not releasing any 11spd cassettes with 34t or 36t max cogs. You only get a 32t or a 40t cassette choice for big cogs
Regardless, it's neat to hear someone has already jumped on the super-sized cog setup.
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Ah, so it is mechanical Ultegra 11spd shifters with the mechanical XTR 11spd (M9000) RD
There was a compatibility gap in the 10spd groups - road vs mtn due to a different dynasys throw ratio. That required one to use the 9spd mtn XTR RD with the 10spd road shifters. Now with the 11spd groups, throw ratios are back in synch.
I still can't get my brain wrapped around the fact that Shimano is not releasing any 11spd cassettes with 34t or 36t max cogs. You only get a 32t or a 40t cassette choice for big cogs
Regardless, it's neat to hear someone has already jumped on the super-sized cog setup.
There was a compatibility gap in the 10spd groups - road vs mtn due to a different dynasys throw ratio. That required one to use the 9spd mtn XTR RD with the 10spd road shifters. Now with the 11spd groups, throw ratios are back in synch.
I still can't get my brain wrapped around the fact that Shimano is not releasing any 11spd cassettes with 34t or 36t max cogs. You only get a 32t or a 40t cassette choice for big cogs
Regardless, it's neat to hear someone has already jumped on the super-sized cog setup.
Did I hear right on the rumors that Shimano is coming out with a 36 tooth road cassette? Will require a longer hanger over the current Ultegra derailleur?
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Found this compatibility chart on Shimano website today:
https://e-tubeproject.shimano.com/pdf...y_chart_en.pdf
Apparently you can design a "MTB" system with ultegra/DA road shifters, a DA front deraileur, and a XTR rear derailleur. Add on the XTR front junction box (SC-M9050), you can even get rear gear indicator and synchro shifting.
The 11 speed Ultegra FD is not considered compatible in this set up.
CJ
https://e-tubeproject.shimano.com/pdf...y_chart_en.pdf
Apparently you can design a "MTB" system with ultegra/DA road shifters, a DA front deraileur, and a XTR rear derailleur. Add on the XTR front junction box (SC-M9050), you can even get rear gear indicator and synchro shifting.
The 11 speed Ultegra FD is not considered compatible in this set up.
CJ
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Found this compatibility chart on Shimano website today:
https://e-tubeproject.shimano.com/pdf...y_chart_en.pdf
Apparently you can design a "MTB" system with ultegra/DA road shifters, a DA front deraileur, and a XTR rear derailleur. Add on the XTR front junction box (SC-M9050), you can even get rear gear indicator and synchro shifting.
The 11 speed Ultegra FD is not considered compatible in this set up.
CJ
https://e-tubeproject.shimano.com/pdf...y_chart_en.pdf
Apparently you can design a "MTB" system with ultegra/DA road shifters, a DA front deraileur, and a XTR rear derailleur. Add on the XTR front junction box (SC-M9050), you can even get rear gear indicator and synchro shifting.
The 11 speed Ultegra FD is not considered compatible in this set up.
CJ
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I suppose the M9070 may be the triple FD?
The M9070 "User Manual" (attached) is so limited I can't tell from it if the M9070 is a triple or double FD. Basically the "User Manual" seems to be just a page with product warnings.
If the M9070 is a triple FD then I suppose the road shifters in chart would allow for setting up a Di2 mountain triple crank, mountain triple FD with road levers?
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Wayne,
I think you're right.
I had mistaken the M9070 FD for their dura ace version but apparently that is probably their designation for the mountain triple. I guess there will not be inter mingling of derailleurs. They are very specific that any incompatibility will cause the entire system to stop working.
That's too bad because I don't think their mountain front derailleur is designed for larger road chainrings.
Shifters on the other hand can go on any setup.
CJ
I think you're right.
I had mistaken the M9070 FD for their dura ace version but apparently that is probably their designation for the mountain triple. I guess there will not be inter mingling of derailleurs. They are very specific that any incompatibility will cause the entire system to stop working.
That's too bad because I don't think their mountain front derailleur is designed for larger road chainrings.
Shifters on the other hand can go on any setup.
CJ
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Found this compatibility chart on Shimano website today:
https://e-tubeproject.shimano.com/pdf...y_chart_en.pdf
Apparently you can design a "MTB" system with ultegra/DA road shifters, a DA front deraileur, and a XTR rear derailleur. Add on the XTR front junction box (SC-M9050), you can even get rear gear indicator and synchro shifting.
The 11 speed Ultegra FD is not considered compatible in this set up.
CJ
https://e-tubeproject.shimano.com/pdf...y_chart_en.pdf
Apparently you can design a "MTB" system with ultegra/DA road shifters, a DA front deraileur, and a XTR rear derailleur. Add on the XTR front junction box (SC-M9050), you can even get rear gear indicator and synchro shifting.
The 11 speed Ultegra FD is not considered compatible in this set up.
CJ
According to the chart, Road vs Mtn appear to be governed by the derailleur series being used. This jibes with the information & rumors posted earlier. The chart shows that the "M" (mtn) series derailleurs for the "Mtn" setup group must be used together. Mixing derailleur groups (ie: 1 road, 1 mtn) does not appear in the chart.
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Wayne,
I think you're right.
I had mistaken the M9070 FD for their dura ace version but apparently that is probably their designation for the mountain triple. I guess there will not be inter mingling of derailleurs. They are very specific that any incompatibility will cause the entire system to stop working.
That's too bad because I don't think their mountain front derailleur is designed for larger road chainrings.
Shifters on the other hand can go on any setup.
CJ
I think you're right.
I had mistaken the M9070 FD for their dura ace version but apparently that is probably their designation for the mountain triple. I guess there will not be inter mingling of derailleurs. They are very specific that any incompatibility will cause the entire system to stop working.
That's too bad because I don't think their mountain front derailleur is designed for larger road chainrings.
Shifters on the other hand can go on any setup.
CJ
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Thank you for making sense of this....now I get it...the mix and match of MTN bike cassettes with the non 36 tooth Road cog (Shimano) was making me nuts.....probably just stick with the mountain bike cassettes.
Did I hear right on the rumors that Shimano is coming out with a 36 tooth road cassette? Will require a longer hanger over the current Ultegra derailleur?
Did I hear right on the rumors that Shimano is coming out with a 36 tooth road cassette? Will require a longer hanger over the current Ultegra derailleur?
All mechanical
FD Ultegra triple 53/39/29 (I believe this is correct)
RD XTR 40 -11 (10-speed)
Since we are a big team (pushing 400lbs) we elected to stay with the triple so that we would have a bail out gear. In the 29-40 combo we can spin at about 4.5mph and on the top end we spin out at about 35mph with the 53 -11. I typically ride it like a double using mostly the the big too rings and use the small ring for long climbs. I can trim the system so that doesn't make noise with in the middle ring throughout the full range in the back. I haven't measured the chain deflection to see how bad it is really crossed (anyone know what would be considered the max deflection you should use?) so I am not sure if this is a good idea or not.
When the triple DI gets worked out we may upgrade, then again I can do a lot of shifting for what it would cost for the upgrade.
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True it is the ring count that limits the gears but the primary reason for giving up a triple is often to allow for the right side sync. It seems that the main reasons two rings get used on tandems are either Di2 or right side sync ruling out a triple. I haven 't seen too many posts about a modern double ring, left side sync, mechanical shifting tandem.
I am finally catching up on this thread. I wanted to comment that we do in fact have a double chainring, left side sync, with mechanical shifting. It works quite well.
Now one might ask "why"? The reason is that when spec'ing our new bike a year and a half ago, I really wanted to go with Di2. At the time, I was not sure if I'd like the wider gearing and if we would not like it in the long run. So I had the bike built with cable routing for electronic shifting, but set it up with mechanical (cheaper) to see how we liked the gearing. Turns out that the gearing works well for us. 52-34 chainrings with 11-36 cassette. SRAM Red shifters and X.O long cage deraileur. I think we could get away with 52-36 chainrings, but I like having the idea of an easier gear, just in case. Maybe if we were road racing or racing TTs, I'd want some tighter gears, but we spend most of our time going up and down hills where we live.
At some point we will likely switch to some kind of electronic shifting. Maybe once SRAM wireless is out for a while, that might be worth looking at.
My point of posting is that going with 2x works fine and chasing a right side drive does not need to be the rational for using it. Besides, the component manufacturers seem to be going more and more towards 2x. I don't mind the bigger jumps in gearing (I guess we're just not that sensitive to it, maybe due to spending more time on the mountain bike tandem?). A long cage deraileur and wide range cassette goes a long way!
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An update is in this thread in Post #6 .
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...fee-build.html
It provides a link to a blog here:
https://blog.tandemthings.com/2015/01...ad-tandem.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...fee-build.html
It provides a link to a blog here:
https://blog.tandemthings.com/2015/01...ad-tandem.html
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Groan.
Apparently, Shimano really, REALLY, does not want to sell me Di2 components.
Apparently, Shimano really, REALLY, does not want to sell me Di2 components.
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An update is in this thread in Post #6 .
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...fee-build.html
It provides a link to a blog here:
TandemThings: XTR Di2 parts on a road tandem
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...fee-build.html
It provides a link to a blog here:
TandemThings: XTR Di2 parts on a road tandem