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TT bike - new di2 brake levers

  • 30-10-2015 8:13am
    #1
    AnswerIs42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭


    I was thinking of getting this bike: https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=88409

    But I then i noticed the brake levers aren't di2, they are just standard ones.

    Anyone know if it is a lot of hassle to replace them myself after I buy it with di2 ones? Or how much shop would charge to do it?


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  • #2
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Di2 is for the gears, not the brakes. On a TT bike the brakes are separate from the shifters and there's no "Di2 brake levers" to put on it, so there's nothing to replace.


  • #3
    Quigs Snr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭Quigs Snr


    Di2 shift enabled brake levers (ie if you want to shift from the brakes as well as the extensions) are around 250 for the ultegra ones. You will probably need a 5 port junction box although there might already be one on it. 2 short di2 cables also to connect your levers to the junction box.

    Job is easy but it will mean recabling your brakes which is easy if you are handy.


  • #4
    AnswerIs42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭AnswerIs42


    Sorry Beasty, I probably didn't phrase the question all that well.
    Quigs Snr wrote: »
    Di2 shift enabled brake levers (ie if you want to shift from the brakes as well as the extensions) are around 250 for the ultegra ones. You will probably need a 5 port junction box although there might already be one on it. 2 short di2 cables also to connect your levers to the junction box.

    Job is easy but it will mean recabling your brakes which is easy if you are handy.

    Thanks, at least I know it won't break the bank. I wouldn't be that handy with the bike maintance by maybe this would be a good time to start.


  • #5
    lukegjpotter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 397 ✭✭lukegjpotter


    AnswerIs42 wrote: »
    I wouldn't be that handy with the bike maintance by maybe this would be a good time to start.

    Buy the Di2 Break Levers first, then bring them into the shop and get them to sort it out for you.

    Alternatively, you could place the Sprinter Shifters near the brakes, and just need to replace the bar tape. You'll only be able to shift the rear though. Could make for a nice GCN Bodge/Hack of the week. :P


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