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Building a Beautiful Steel Bike with AliExpress Parts
The 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.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Light, clicky, and precise shifting
- Similar shifting mechanism to Shramm's double tap setup
- Good quality supplied gear cables
- Easy to bleed brakes
- Affordable price at £165
Cons
- Chunky shifters
- Front derailleur has three trim positions, which is frustrating
- Rubber on hoods doesn't conform well and is coming loose after a few rides
- Left and right shifters have different rubber quality
- Brakes are described as 'a little bit crap' with not much bite and squealing under heavy braking
Key Points
- Mechanical group set with hydraulic disc brakes
- 2x11 speed
- Similar shifting to Shramm's double tap
- Front derailleur has three trim positions
- Supplied gear cables are polished and coated
- Brakes are easy to bleed but lack bite and squeal under heavy braking
$300 Hydraulic Groupset!!! Sensah Empire Pro HRD
The 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.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Best Chinese group set the reviewer has ever used
- Braking performance is phenomenal, especially on the hoods
- Shifters have a nice solid robust feel
- Shifting is quick and reliable
- Carbon pulley cage on the rear derailleur saves weight
- Front derailleur has a more robust steel cage
- Competitive pricing (around $300)
- Inspires confidence when riding
- Hoods are nice and chunky for a firm grip
- Indexing setup is straightforward and requires minimal adjustment
Cons
- Shifters are on the large side and not the prettiest to look at
- Shifting mechanism requires quite big hands to make full use of
- Overshift safety feature is non-functional on the right shifter in the pre-release version
- Not as comfortable as L2 shifters, especially for smaller hands
- Front derailleur arm doesn't move back far enough, causing chain interference
- Downshifting at the back can be unreliable under certain conditions
Key Points
- 12-speed hydraulic group set
- Carbon pulley cage on rear derailleur
- Steel cage on front derailleur is more robust
- Shifters have aluminum parts for durability
- Brake calipers are improved over previous versions
- Uses Shimano mineral oil for brake fluid
- Weight: shifters 585g, rear derailleur 200g, front derailleur 99g, calipers 191g (total 1075g)
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