Prior to the Festive 500 challenge I completed the re-cabling project I’ve been talking about for a while. This involved removing the Di2 Y-Splitter from the front of the Giant TCR and re-routing the left lever cable internally to the bar-end Di2 Junction A, making things look super-slick and much neater. I took the opportunity to also relocate the Di2 Wireless Module, switch over to Pro VIBE 38cm bars, treat them with Boeshield T-9 Corrosion Protection, and finally install new BBB FlexRibbon bar tape. The result was exactly what I was hoping for.
Parts Used (Amazon US links):
Park Tool Internal Cabling Kit: https://amzn.to/2uhuIxm
Di2 1200mm Cable: https://amzn.to/2QK3qaA
Di2 SW-R600 Remote Climbing Shifter: https://amzn.to/2RIevLL
Shimano Di2 EW-WU111 Wireless Module: https://amzn.to/39GRP4P
Di2 Install Tool Thingy: https://amzn.to/2LPnWnn
Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor: https://amzn.to/36yrsMA
BBB FlexRibbon Bar Tape: https://amzn.to/2ufhaCu
Other Links:
GPLama Di2 Climbing Shifter Install Video: https://youtu.be/UuZ86JmIB00
GPLama Di2 Wireless Module Install Video: https://youtu.be/dDz8TJGDq3U
Shane,
This is totally unrelated, but wanted to ask what your opinion is on a Tacx Neo wear and tear on a bike.
I’ve used my original Neo with my 2012 Madone, but just purchased a 2020 Tarmac Expert disc.
I’d love to ride it, but we’re still months away from cycling outdoors in Canada.
I’m obviously itching to ride it other than the 100k I got in before it became too cold, and adjust to the geometry difference, etc, but I’ve been told by everyone it’s not worth the wear and tear.
So, two questions:
If you were me: would your new bike be going onto the Neo, or would you only keep the older bike on it?
How much wear and tear would you saw a disc bike takes from a Neo?
Cheers!
Wow. I only have mechanical system but this video has convinced me if I go electric to buy sram wire less