The SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s hydraulic groupset is praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its precise shifting, strong braking, and robust build. However, it has notable ergonomic and quality issues, including bulky shifters, inconsistent rubber hoods, and occasional braking or shifting quirks.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money (around $300 USD or £165)1
- Shifting is light, clicky, and precise1
- Braking performance is phenomenal, especially on the hoods (in the pre-release version)1
- Shifters have a solid, robust feel with aluminum parts1
- Carbon pulley cage on rear derailleur saves weight1
- Front derailleur has a more robust steel cage1
- Indexing setup is straightforward and requires minimal adjustment1
- Supplied gear cables are polished and coated1
- Brakes are easy to bleed (with proper adapters)1
Cons
- Shifters are bulky and not comfortable for smaller hands1
- Rubber hoods are inconsistent in quality and can come loose after a few rides1
- Front derailleur has three trim positions which can be frustrating1
- Brakes in the earlier version (yt:418) lacked bite and squealed under heavy braking, though later version improved1
- Overshift safety feature non-functional on right shifter in pre-release version1
- Downshifting at the rear can be unreliable under certain conditions1
- Front derailleur arm doesn't move back far enough causing chain interference1
- Shifters can rattle (common with cheaper shifters)1
- Bleed port is recessed and at an awkward angle, making bleeding trickier1
- Front derailleur lacks a built-in tension adjustment screw, requiring an inline barrel adjuster1
Key Facts
- 2x11 speed mechanical groupset with hydraulic disc brakes1
- Total weight for shifters, derailleurs, and calipers: 1075g (claimed)1
- Shifters weigh 585g, rear derailleur 200g, front derailleur 99g, calipers 191g1
- Rear derailleur features a carbon pulley cage1
- Front derailleur has a steel cage (more robust)1
- Uses Shimano mineral oil for hydraulic brakes (not DOT fluid)1
- Shifting mechanism similar to SRAM's Double Tap (one small click upshift, larger swing downshift)1
- Front derailleur has three trim positions1
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26:19The reviewer discusses the SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts extensively, highlighting its performance, design, and value. They note that it is a pre-release version of a 12-speed hydraulic group set from Sensah, a Chinese manufacturer. The reviewer praises the braking performance, shifting quality, and overall robustness, but also points out some issues with the shifting mechanism and comfort for smaller hands.
37:36The reviewer discusses the SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s mechanical group set with hydraulic disc brakes, which they purchased for £165 from AliExpress. They mention using an earlier version of this group set before and being impressed with its performance. The shifters are described as chunky but functional, with the shifting being light, clicky, and precise. The reviewer notes that the shifting works similarly to Shramm's double tap setup, with one small click to upshift and a larger swing to downshift. They also mention that the front derailleur has three trim positions, which they find slightly frustrating. The rubber on the hoods of the shifters is noted to be different between the left and right shifters, with the left being nicer and more supple. The reviewer also points out that the rubber doesn't conform well to the shape of the shifter and is already coming loose after a few rides.
13:39The reviewer mentions the Sensah brand several times throughout the video, but does not specifically discuss the 'SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts' as a complete, named group set. They refer to Sensah group sets in general, sharing tips applicable to them and other cheaper groupsets from brands like LTwoo. Specific mentions include that Sensah shifters can rattle, that Sensah hydraulic groupsets use mineral oil, that the bleed port on Sensah shifters is recessed and at a funny angle, and that Sensah front derailleurs lack a built-in tension adjustment screw.
Where to Buy
SENSAH EMPIRE HRD Disc 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Groupset, Hydraulic Disc Alloy 22s carbon Shifters
SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Rennrad Hydraulische Scheibenbremse Vorderer Schaltwerk Schaltwerk Carbon Shifter Fahrradteile - AliExpress 18
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