I Bought a Chinese Gravel Groupset… Mistake or Bargain?
JUNONFIT
June 25, 2026
For my gravel bike build project with YOELO Altera G21 frameset, I bought the @WheeltopGroup EDS GeX, a Chinese wireless electronic groupset! And in this video, I will give my first impressions of the groupset, as well sharing my experience with the brand (I have been using the road version of the groupset on my road bike) as part of the bike build series.
Enjoy!
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🔖 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:36 What You Get
1:08 Build Details
5:34 Price Check
6:30 Practical Details
8:55 Why Wheeltop
10:21 What's Next?
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GroupsetWHEELTOP EDS GeX Gravel Wireless Groupset, hydraulic disc brake, 3-14s
Created: July 04, 2025The reviewer discusses the Wheeltop EDS GeX gravel wireless groupset, highlighting its features and first impressions. They note the rear derailleur is bulkier than Shimano GRX but feels solid, with an aluminum cage for durability. The shifters are similar to the road version but have improved rubber texture and grip, though the hoods are small. Brake calipers have a visual upgrade. The groupset supports 3-14 speeds, costs around €600, and uses a magnetic charging cable. The reviewer has prior good experience with the road version and is optimistic but cautious about gravel performance.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Rear derailleur feels solid with no rattling
- Shifters have clicky and responsive buttons
- Updated rubber on shifters makes maintenance easier
- Brake calipers look better visually
- Good value for price compared to Shimano Di2 or SRAM
- Flexible, supports 3 to 14 speeds
- Long battery life (20,000 shifts per charge)
- IP67 derailleur and IP65 shifters for weather resistance
Cons
- Rear derailleur looks bulky compared to Shimano GRX
- Derailleur cage is aluminum instead of carbon (road version has carbon)
- Battery is not quickly detachable for charging
- Shifters have small hoods, less ergonomic for long rides
- Charging cable uses magnetic port, connection can be weak
- Initial calibration via app is finicky
- Customer support and parts availability are concerns
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WHEELTOP EDS GeX Gravel Wireless Groupset, hydraulic disc brake, 3-14s
