$300 Hydraulic Groupset!!! Sensah Empire Pro HRD
Trace Velo
03 agosto 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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GruppoSENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts
Creato: 23 giugno 2025Il recensore discute approfonditamente il SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts, evidenziandone prestazioni, design e valore. Nota che si tratta di una versione pre-release di un gruppo idraulico a 12 velocità di Sensah, un produttore cinese. Il recensore elogia le prestazioni frenanti, la qualità del cambio e la robustezza generale, ma segnala anche alcuni problemi con il meccanismo di cambio e il comfort per mani più piccole.
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Pros
- Il miglior gruppo cinese che il recensore abbia mai usato
- Le prestazioni frenanti sono fenomenali, specialmente sulle leve
- Le leve del cambio hanno una sensazione solida e robusta
- Il cambio è veloce e affidabile
- La gabbia della puleggia in carbonio sul deragliatore posteriore riduce il peso
- Il deragliatore anteriore ha una gabbia in acciaio più robusta
- Prezzo competitivo (circa 300$)
- Ispira fiducia durante la guida
Cons
- Le leve del cambio sono piuttosto grandi e non molto belle da vedere
- Il meccanismo di cambio richiede mani abbastanza grandi per essere sfruttato appieno
- La funzione di sicurezza anti-overshift non funziona sulla leva destra nella versione pre-release
- Non sono comode come le leve L2, specialmente per mani più piccole
- Il braccio del deragliatore anteriore non si sposta abbastanza indietro, causando interferenze con la catena
- Il cambio verso marce più basse al posteriore può essere inaffidabile in certe condizioni
Link del creator
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