$300 Hydraulic Groupset!!! Sensah Empire Pro HRD
Trace Velo
3. August 2023
The Chinese groupset manufacturer Sensah is about to release their first hydraulic groupset. It may be the best one I've ever tried!
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Hydraulic groupsets from the big brands like Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo, have historically been very expensive, but last year a Chinese company L-TWOO shook up the cycle industry by releasing the first Hydraulic groupset for road bikes. Now Sensah, another Chinese groupset manufacturer has joined in with their Empire Pro HRD groupset.
It is a 12 speed mechanical groupset, but offers fully hydraulic disc braking, and is only set to cost around $300!
I have been riding a pre-release version for the last few weeks, and I have been INCREDIBLY impressed. The braking performance is absolutely fantastic, and the gear shifting is smooth, accurate, and precise.
However there are a few things to be aware of before jumping in to buy this groupset. Namely the shifters/brifters are quite large, and the lever throw to change gear is quite long. But regardless, this could be my favourite Chinese groupset to date!
So in this episode, I’ll give you a rundown of the groupset, demonstrate you what to look out for, compare it to the L-TWOO RX, and show you why it has impressed me so much!
Sensah Store: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/5888062
Sensah HRD: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm6cKSn
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:23 – Context - Why should I care?
01:43 – Sensah HRD overview
03:02 – Weight
03:28 – Install
06:15 – Sponsor segment
07:40 – Install continued
10:24 – Install and shifting problems
12:25 – Brakes and bleeding
15:50 – 150 miles later
20:20 – Comfort
21:25 – Sensah vs L-TWOO
22:46 – Wrap-up
25:21 – Bonus bike weigh-in
Intro roll:
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Please note:
With the exception of Siroko and Sensah, all products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
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SchaltgruppeSENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts
Erstellt: 23. Juni 2025Der Rezensent diskutiert ausführlich die SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts und hebt deren Leistung, Design und Wert hervor. Er stellt fest, dass es sich um eine Vorabversion eines 12-Gang-Hydraulik-Gruppe-Sets von Sensah, einem chinesischen Hersteller, handelt. Der Rezensent lobt die Bremsleistung, Schaltqualität und allgemeine Robustheit, weist aber auch auf einige Probleme mit dem Schaltmechanismus und dem Komfort für kleinere Hände hin.
KI-Zusammenfassung
Pros
- Das beste chinesische Gruppe-Set, das der Rezensent je verwendet hat
- Die Bremsleistung ist phänomenal, besonders auf den Bremsgriffen
- Die Schalthebel haben ein schön solides, robustes Gefühl
- Das Schalten ist schnell und zuverlässig
- Die Kohlefaser-Pulley-Käfig am hinteren Schaltwerk spart Gewicht
- Das vordere Schaltwerk hat einen robusteren Stahlkäfig
- Wettbewerbsfähiger Preis (ca. 300 $)
- Vermittelt Vertrauen beim Fahren
Cons
- Die Schalthebel sind recht groß und nicht besonders hübsch anzusehen
- Das Schaltmechanismus erfordert ziemlich große Hände, um es voll auszunutzen
- Die Überschalt-Sicherheitsfunktion funktioniert beim rechten Schalthebel in der Vorabversion nicht
- Nicht so bequem wie L2-Schalthebel, besonders für kleinere Hände
- Der vordere Schaltarm bewegt sich nicht weit genug zurück, was zu Ketteninterferenz führt
- Das Herunterschalten hinten kann unter bestimmten Bedingungen unzuverlässig sein
Creator-Links
SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Rennrad Hydraulische Scheibenbremse Vorderer Schaltwerk Schaltwerk Carbon Shifter Fahrradteile - AliExpress 18
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SENSAH EMPIRE HRD Disc 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Groupset, Hydraulic Disc Alloy 22s carbon Shifters