Magene QED, the best value electronic groupset not available for sale!!
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Magene QED, the best value electronic groupset not available for sale!!

The budget cyclist

12 gennaio 2025

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Doing a deep dive into the Magene QED electronic groupset, the company has done a soft launch in China and there is a lot of cool tech
#magene #groupset #cycling #electronicgroupset
#shimano #SRAM
#ultegra #qed

Keywords: Magene,Electronic groupset,Di2,QED,AXS

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Magene QED Groupset

Creato: 29 marzo 2026
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The reviewer provides a detailed overview of the Magene QED Groupset, a Chinese electronic groupset currently released in China. They state it comes in rim and disc brake variants, is compatible with 10-12 speeds via firmware, and supports up to 54T chainrings. It uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and ANT+ for connectivity. The reviewer highlights its 2500 km battery life, 0.9s rear/0.3s front shift times, a gear protection mechanism, and a unique hydraulic-to-rim brake conversion kit. They note its competitive weight and price, especially compared to Shimano 105 Di2 and Ultegra. The reviewer believes its success hinges on OEM adoption by bike manufacturers.

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Pros

  • Compatible with 10, 11, or 12 speeds via firmware adjustment
  • Offers both rim and disc brake variants
  • Supports a hydraulic-to-rim brake conversion/upgrade kit
  • Competitive price (approx. $422 for rim, $545 for disc)
  • Lightweight (lighter than Shimano Ultegra Di2 disc groupset)
  • Good battery life (2500 km)
  • Fast shift times (0.9s rear, 0.3s front)
  • Includes gear protection mechanism against collision damage

Cons

  • Not yet released in Western markets
  • Currently only available in select Chinese retailers
  • Not ideal for gravel (rear derailleur max 34T cassette)
  • Installation might be a hassle for some home mechanics compared to fully wireless systems
  • Success depends on risky OEM adoption, which may strain relationships with Shimano/SRAM
  • Some specs might be slightly incorrect due to translation errors from source material

Key Points

  • Two variants: rim brake and disc brake
  • Firmware-adjustable for 10, 11, or 12 speeds
  • Front derailleur supports 50-54T chainrings
  • Rear derailleur works with up to 34T cassette
  • UDH derailleur hanger compatible
  • Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT+
  • Battery: 800 mAh, 2500 km life, 3-hour charge
  • Shift performance: 0.9 seconds rear, 0.3 seconds front