Shimano Ultegra Di2 12 Speed Upgrade Project: Hands-On Ride Review // Part III

What's the Shimano 12spd Ultegra Di2 R8170 groupset really like as an upgrade from the previous generation Ultegra Di2? This video covers a number of key differences and my observations after a few months of use after upgrading my Giant TCR from R8070 to the new R8170. There's a few little things that I only discovered about this groupset once I'd had it installed on the bike....



Links:

Ultegra Di2 Upgrade Project Part I: https://youtu.be/Ci11Uo1Xfco

Ultegra Di2 Upgrade Project Part II: https://youtu.be/G48UFKolz94



BetterShifting.com: https://bit.ly/3zZ8hfI

Shimano Road Technical Documentation: https://bit.ly/3zUjNba



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Tools Used in This Project:

SHIMANO TL-BH62 Disc Brake Hose Cutter: https://amzn.to/3SWfuoh

Park Tool IR-1.2 Internal Cable Routing Kit: https://amzn.to/3Caa5UM

Feedback Sports T-Handle Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3QSv1DJ

SHIMANO Workshop TL-BR002 Bleed kit : https://amzn.to/3c6DAMx

Shimano ST-R Funnel Adapter: https://amzn.to/3zYFved

PRO Shimano Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3waT3SK

BBB BTL-55 Chain Rivet Tool: https://amzn.to/3pnN6xM

InstaPot Pressure Cooker: https://amzn.to/3pqkxA0

SIlca Hot Melt Wax: https://amzn.to/3K7rRtW

PRO BIKE TOOL Cassette Lock Ring Tool: https://amzn.to/3wa2HoC

Feedback Sports: SPRINT Repair Stand: https://amzn.to/3dBTTkN



Parts/Equipment Used:

Chain: CN-M9100 w/ Quick Link: https://amzn.to/3Q9gPXm

Cassette: CS-R8100-12 11-30T: https://amzn.to/3SvjhbU

Chainset: FC-R8100 52-36 172.5mm: https://amzn.to/3dcipJr

Levers + Callipers (x2): ST-R8170-L & ST-R8170-R: https://amzn.to/3Qo0spy

Front Derailleur: FD-R8150: https://amzn.to/3OVTE16

Rear Derailleur: RD-R8150: https://amzn.to/3Q137Wr

Disc Rotor: RT-MT900: 160mm https://amzn.to/3BIObI1

Disc Rotor: RT-MT900: 140mm https://amzn.to/3oXnUyg

Wheels Manufacturing BB86 Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/3prub5e

Battery: BT-DN300: https://amzn.to/3Q3NYna

Charging Cable: EW-EC300: https://amzn.to/3QgPDoU

Di2 Wires (x2): EW-SD300-I 1400mm & 750mm: https://amzn.to/3QoRKqK

Di2 SD300 Cable Tool: TL-EW300 https://amzn.to/3OZJ5dh

Cassette No 2: CS-R8100-12 11-30T https://amzn.to/3SvjhbU





Video Index:

0:00 Intro

0:38 General Differences / Observations

3:04 What I Like...

4:21 E-Tube App Gear Tuning

5:04 What I Like... cont.

5:48 What I Don't Like...

6:26 E-Tube Mobile Connection Time

6:44 What I Don't Like... cont.

8:55 General Usage / Commentary

11:11 Wrap Up



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