Sensah Empire Pro 12s (Full Review)
Cycling unboxed
December 22, 2022
My full review of the Sensah Empire Pro groupset. And why I think it is perfect for commuters.
Any questions feel free to ask below.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Shifter positives
03:49 - Shifter negatives
05:06 - Brakes
05:19 - Front derailleur
06:08 - Rear derailleur
09:14 - Chainring
09:51 - Sensah vs 105
10:28 - Price considerations
10:45 - Perfect for commuting
12:20 - Outro
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Parts Mentioned
SENSAH EMPIRE PRO 2x12 Groupset
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GroupsetSENSAH EMPIRE PRO 2x12 Groupset
Created: June 17, 2026The reviewer tested the SENSAH EMPIRE PRO 2x12 speed groupset over three months of commuting. They found the shifters ergonomic but short, with crisp shifting and a loud click. The front derailleur shifts quickly, and the rear derailleur performs well after proper setup. The crankset is lightweight and looks good. However, they noted issues with simultaneous braking and shifting, setup difficulty, and a rear derailleur alignment problem when switching chainrings. The brakes included are poor and should be replaced. Overall, the groupset is recommended for commuting due to its low cost, light weight, and wide gear range, but it may not be as robust as Shimano 105.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Shifters have good ergonomic feel and crisp shifting with loud click
- Front derailleur shifts quickly, comparable to Di2
- Rear derailleur shifting is smooth and crisp after proper setup
- Crankset is lightweight and looks good
- Wide gear range (50/34 front, 11-34 rear) ideal for commuting
- Shifters work well with thick winter gloves
- Hoods are grippy in wet conditions
- Reach adjustment available on shifters
Cons
- Hoods are too short, causing pressure on hands
- Cannot brake and shift simultaneously
- Setup is difficult, especially cable routing on rear derailleur
- Shifters have a long throw for upshifts, especially on front derailleur
- Pinching hazard on inside of hoods
- No clear feedback when in largest sprocket
- Underneath mechanism parts may not be durable long-term
- Rear derailleur backpedaling causes chain slip on largest cogs
MyBikeParts
SENSAH EMPIRE PRO 2x12 Speed, 24s Road Groupset carbon fiber Shifter Lever Rear Derailleur 12 chain 170/175MM Crankset