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Wheeltop GEX - A wheel flop? A not-cheap Chinese groupset.
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July 03, 2025
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GroupsetWHEELTOP EDS GeX Gravel Wireless Groupset, hydraulic disc brake, 3-14s
Created: July 04, 2025The reviewer provides a detailed critique of the WHEELTOP EDS GeX Gravel Wireless Groupset, hydraulic disc brake, 3-14s. They mention testing it for about 3 months, primarily on a road TT bike, and highlight both positive and negative aspects. The reviewer criticizes the price, build quality, app functionality, and shifting performance, while acknowledging some compatibility and design features.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Compatible with everything from 7 to 14 speeds, customizable in the app
- Easy to mount with no internal battery or wires
- Easy to bleed brakes, with firm braking feel comparable to Stram red
- Uses standard Shimano pads
- Short hood shape similar to old Stram red, preferred by the reviewer
- Good battery life (uncharged for 3 months)
Cons
- Expensive (€599) for what it offers, especially since it doesn't include cranks, chain, cassette, or discs
- Buttons and levers rattle excessively, even on fine tarmac
- Rubber on the hoods is too hard, especially with sweaty or greasy hands
- Poor app functionality, with confusing setup and poor translation
- Shifting is slow and requires firm presses, with an unnatural pre-click stage
- Strong cage tension makes shifting into easier gears difficult
- Clutch mechanism is not weatherproof, risking long-term durability
- App is described as being in 'dev mode' with poor user experience
Key Points
- Retails at €599 (~$650-$700)
- 11-speed compatible
- Hydraulic disc brakes with monoblock calipers
- Wireless design with no internal battery
- Customizable shifting for each cog via app
- Strong, non-adjustable clutch mechanism
- No weatherproofing on clutch components
Where to Buy
WHEELTOP EDS GeX Gravel Wireless Groupset, hydraulische Scheibenbremse, 3-14s - AliExpress 18
aliexpress.com#1005009211090419
4.8 (6)
Checked 9 months ago
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🇺🇸$467.69
🇫🇷€507.99
🇬🇧£439.99
Checked 8 months ago