E shifting

[Joecrow]

Well it's quite impressive the riding I've been doing when I look in the app I reckon I'll get three months without charging it
Also I have a portable USB charger I always carry in my back pack

I have been checking out a number of You tube vids on this and all looks positive. One thing I would like to know but haven't yet found out is how is the shifter (handlebar controller) powered?

 

[E-MAD MALC]

It's power is a CR 2032 Battery seem to last for ever

 

[Joecrow]

@E-MAD MALC
After giving this a lot of thought I really could not justify buying the Wheel Top E-shift derailleur for my old winter bike despite a €50,- reduced sale price. Instead I went for the LTWOO AE 3-13S which is now installed and working really well. It comes with 2 detatchable, rechargable, via a USB-C socket, batteries and there is an app. which allows me to micro adjust each gear. It shifts fast, smooth and accurately, a really big improvement over normal cable. I suspect the cogs, chain and derailleur may all be past their sell by date but this E-shifter has given them a new lease of life. Very happy and really sold on E-shifting, thanks again for the info.
P.S. I am still keeping an eye on the Wheel Top if they come out with a version with a detatchable battery or powered direct from the bike I will go for it on my best bike. Unfortunately I do not have a garage so both bikes stay out in winter in an open bike shed so I am concerned about what that would do to a non removable lithium battery. It can and does get very cold here in winter.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

At least you got a result and your happy with it that's the main thing

 

[Joecrow]

At least you got a result and your happy with it that's the main thing

I found this on AliExpress it seems to be very similar to the "regular" Wheel Top but the battery is removable and it comes with 2. It says it shifts 7 -13 rather than 3 -14 but other wise it seems much the same and would certainly meet my need to remove the battery in the cold winter months and the price looks OK too. Do you have any info. on it?

2025 Wheel Peak EDS OX YQ Mountain Kit Mountain Bike Wireless Electronic Transmission,7-13S Shifting, Gear Lever+Rear Derailleur - AliExpress 18

 

[E-MAD MALC]

I see this
I keep getting emails from them
Seems to come in the same box