Beginner Tries to Install Ultegra Di2 12-Speed

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2022
  • What do you get when you give an inexperienced home bike mechanic a brand new Shimano Ultegra 8100 Di2 12-speed groupset? You get a mess.
    Huge thanks to ‪@ridesofjapan‬ for his incredible videos, which gave me the confidence to try this. If you wanna watch a competent person install a groupset, here’s his Dura Ace video: • Dura Ace 9270 12 speed...
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Komentáře • 246

  • @ridesofjapan
    @ridesofjapan Před rokem +53

    Excellent work! Soon you’ll be rebuilding bikes just for fun on the weekend ;)
    Also 60grams, definitely worth it ✊
    And cheers for the plug!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +5

      Haha now I’ll always remember my first 60grams 🥲

    • @j.k.b5014
      @j.k.b5014 Před rokem

      Good one 😂

    • @dsonyay
      @dsonyay Před rokem

      0.13 pounds. 2.12 oz. Not sure it’s a big savings there

    • @cheers1905
      @cheers1905 Před 7 měsíci

      @@dsonyay that's literally the joke

    • @Jacob99174
      @Jacob99174 Před 6 měsíci +1

      He was able to achieve the 60 gram savings once he removed the 2nd derailleur LINK that was left on 😂😂😂😂

  • @CamNicholls
    @CamNicholls Před rokem +18

    Well done on persevering mate. I would have given up at minute one 😂

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Haha thanks Cam! There were definitely moments that had me questioning my sanity 😅

    • @endatheworld
      @endatheworld Před rokem

      🤣

  • @GuidoGabriele
    @GuidoGabriele Před rokem +68

    It’s weird how the first time doing this seems so intimidating, but then you realize it’s all just screws and 90% of the bike can be assembled with one Allen key.

    • @user-mg8lx8ht8f
      @user-mg8lx8ht8f Před 10 měsíci

      no its weird how scary it is until its perfect even though everything is going perfectly well you are scared 100 precent of the time and for many rides after any problem will cause fear

  • @SaschaRissling
    @SaschaRissling Před rokem +9

    Dude you really know how to do this youtube thing extremely well.
    I'm only 34 seconds in so i cant say anything about the video.
    Just wanted to tell you i'm a fan.
    All the best from germany

  • @llgmota
    @llgmota Před rokem +13

    You are CRAZY and courageous… I would never try this at home, but I enjoyed every sec of your painful experience. Great video!

  • @samuelcarter8021
    @samuelcarter8021 Před rokem +5

    I didn’t realize you’d have to remove the bottom bracket to fish the wires through. Tough job!!! You did awesome for a first time, it’s not as intimidating as I thought it would be.

  • @Stevenvs
    @Stevenvs Před rokem +3

    I loved your printing videos and I subscribed for that reason. To see you uploading videos about cycling, which I also love, made me stay for the ride!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for sticking around, Steven! Really appreciate it 🙌

  • @JimUe1
    @JimUe1 Před rokem

    great job on the upgrade and great job on the video, keep it up.

  • @airniqueel
    @airniqueel Před rokem

    Wow! Great video - def. worth the wait.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Nik! I've got another one on the way inspired by our chat the other day (slated for September) ✌️

  • @thomasbrotherhood1584

    Great video! And nice to see a crossover with Rides of Japan, another favorite channel.

  • @LakeDistrictcyclist
    @LakeDistrictcyclist Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant effort mate, really want to do this on mine 😊

  • @kevinhawker2946
    @kevinhawker2946 Před rokem +1

    Chapeau to you‼️ I’d never set a deadline like that (would remind me too much of writing a late-night term-paper due the next day!!!). I’m building a Dura-Ace version; wish me luck‼️🙏‼️

  • @endatheworld
    @endatheworld Před rokem

    Good effort, big fella 👍

  • @christianlilleb451
    @christianlilleb451 Před rokem

    Great content! keep up the good work

  • @longtianhao9799
    @longtianhao9799 Před 7 měsíci

    its the troubleshooting that usually takes time, effort and mental strength and im glad you held on and got it all fixed by yourself 👍

  • @edfranks6214
    @edfranks6214 Před rokem

    I admire your courage, but nothing about this video convinces me I should ever try this myself. Kudos to you, sir!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      😂 consider it a cautionary tale!

  • @pavelgrishanov7660
    @pavelgrishanov7660 Před rokem

    Hello! You are awesome! I recently bought the same bike as yours and I really like it. Looking forward to more feedback on Di2

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching dude! It's a great bike!

  • @Mr2fiveone
    @Mr2fiveone Před rokem

    Congrats, When I upgrade I will take everything to the shop FOREELS lol, thanks to the video!

  • @diegorobayo
    @diegorobayo Před rokem +1

    Some day i'll hope trying to do a full maintenance of my bike for myself, disassembly everything... i'll take the risk like you do with this epic video! BRAVO! PD. And the new Ultegra is simply awesome...

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching Diego! Send me the video if you do an epic build one day!

  • @BayouJosh
    @BayouJosh Před rokem

    You are the Man!!! Brave Man! I just made the same upgrade on My Specialized Roubaix. I paid a pro to do it though. Definitely worth it.

  • @el_nachos442
    @el_nachos442 Před rokem

    I respect you sir!! 🫡 nice job

  • @RobertBeckk
    @RobertBeckk Před 2 měsíci

    I love how you quote something, and my mind goes to the clip and then suddenly it cuts to the clip. very satisfying.

  • @valerieen
    @valerieen Před rokem

    Such a good video good job!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Please no more Home Depot rides 😜❤️

    • @valerieen
      @valerieen Před rokem

      I cant promise anything sorrryyyyyyyyyy not sorrryyyy

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@valerieen fair fair

  • @FordChristmas
    @FordChristmas Před 6 měsíci

    Hi
    A tip!
    When removing the wires and breakcables, when everything else is removed, I always attache the old ones to the new ones with tape, barbwire(a string of steel wire fits breakcables perfect and hold them together!). Then pull every old out together with routing the new through the frame. That way you dont have to try rute it afterwards. 👌🏼

  • @LukeRichardson1981
    @LukeRichardson1981 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice. I just did the same thing on my road bike this week - though I was changing from R8000 Ultegra with mechanical disks to 105 Di2 with hydraulic brakes. I was actually most worried about bleeding the hydraulic brakes, but despite having to cut the hoses to fit, the brakes worked without any sponginess right from the start - guess I was careful enough that I lost almost no brake fluid. With respect to the time issue, from my experience working against the clock basically never goes well. It always takes me quite a bit longer to do any work than I'd originally thought it would - and seemingly minor issues like your FD alignment problem are almost always the culprit for eating up huge amounts of time. Love my Di2 setup too, and can't wait to get out and get some real kms on it.

    • @Jacob99174
      @Jacob99174 Před 6 měsíci

      Feels incredibly accomplishing, doesn’t it!? 🎉

  • @TheKampklovn
    @TheKampklovn Před rokem +8

    Awesome video! Two questions, did you not have to bleed the brakes, and are that the ENVE Aero road handlebar? If so, how do you like them? Considering getting them myself.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +5

      Love the ENVE Aero handlebars-super stiff and comfortable too!
      The brake caliber and cable comes prefilled with brake fluid, and the reservoir in the shifters is prefilled too. As long as you don’t lose any mineral oil during the install, they’re good to go out of the box. I lost a bit too much oil while installing the front brake and did need to bleed it a little bit. The rear brake was tight right off the bat, no bleeding necessary.

  • @dominickp6982
    @dominickp6982 Před 7 měsíci

    great work

  • @EhrlicherEdukator
    @EhrlicherEdukator Před 11 měsíci

    Thank Mitch! Great video. I wish you showed how to fix the battery under the seat post though

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I wrapped it with electrical tape and shoved it in the seat post 😅

    • @EhrlicherEdukator
      @EhrlicherEdukator Před 11 měsíci

      @@MitchBoyer Amazing idea. Thank you man

  • @lastpme
    @lastpme Před rokem

    Wow….impressive 👍🏿

  • @MrLaddog
    @MrLaddog Před rokem +1

    Awesome job Mitch! I had a similar FD issue. I added a crank based power meter and well let’s just say after several hours I broke down and gave my LBS $10 to fix it! Well worth it though.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      I feel your pain! Do you know what they did?

    • @mvp_kryptonite
      @mvp_kryptonite Před rokem

      Same happened to me, changing a gossamer to 105 4iiii left. My LBS slightly moved the rotation of the front mech and a tweak to the tension and that was it. Funnily enough I took off the left side last Saturday and put it on my newer bike but with tiagra and didn’t want more hours fiddling to get it to shift to the top ring so that’s this weeks task. Amazing what a tiny difference in Q factor does (left crank is on so it can’t be anything else surely lol)

    • @MrLaddog
      @MrLaddog Před rokem

      Yeah I am very friendly with a few of the guys there so they walked me through a few things while they fixed it. It was really helpful since I think I may be attempting a DI2 drivetrain upgrade myself soon.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@MrLaddog Good luck!

  • @clarsen1010
    @clarsen1010 Před 9 měsíci

    this dude is actually hilarious lol... great video

  • @WhoEls
    @WhoEls Před rokem

    I will build a road bike from scratch for the first time next week. My old bike still has downtube shifters so this will be fun.

  • @blackfi12e622
    @blackfi12e622 Před rokem

    After a wait, video didn't disappoint! 1:42 wait, you never broken/changed the chain before? 2:58 don't worry about the scratch. Gives it character

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Yeah, I have about 5k miles on the original chain and was pretty meticulous with maintenance, so didn't need to replace it. What a way to learn!

    • @blackfi12e622
      @blackfi12e622 Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer Dang, that’s some serious longevity. You ever consider waxing your chain?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@blackfi12e622 the mild California weather helps I think. I've thought about waxing, but reapplying every couple of hundred miles seems like a pain to me. Maybe it's worth a shot, though!

  • @EditioCastigata
    @EditioCastigata Před 6 měsíci

    Before removing your old group and installing the new 12s: Just remove the front derailler and install the new (tape the battery to the top tube and so on). Check whether it's able to shift (leave the chain in the middle at the back) reliably into the lower ring. The new 12s group is designed around a 1mm outboard setup and your frame could be outside tolerance. Most of the time you can work with a 1mm spacer (both sides of the crank!), but sometimes it doesn't work out and it would suck to reinstall everything.

  • @trentwarrick9803
    @trentwarrick9803 Před 9 měsíci

    Seeing someone do this on a Roadmachine is helpful as i am contemplating the same.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful! A year later, I’m still really glad I made the upgrade.

  • @byrondixon4648
    @byrondixon4648 Před rokem

    Maaaate! Just about to strip a bike to paint it. If it takes me that long, I'll consider that I was beaten.... Awesome content. 🙂

  • @coreyreeder3549
    @coreyreeder3549 Před rokem

    Great video! Only one way to learn I guess. I’m a bit more motivated to slowly upgrade my bike, but on bit of a budget

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Its fun, but can get pricey real quick! Pro tip: start a CZcams channel so you can recoup a little bit of the money... or maybe it'll result in you spending more... like some unnamed people... 😅😂

    • @coreyreeder3549
      @coreyreeder3549 Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer “No, honey, it’s really more of a business investment…”

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@coreyreeder3549 😂😂

  • @bojielazaro
    @bojielazaro Před rokem

    Planning to go the same route with practically the same bike (2020 RoadMachine). Did you need new (different) cable guides under the bottom bracket & on the downtube? Nice & very helpful vid! Thanks

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Yep new cables, I bought the new calipers and they came with cables attached (and filled w oil!) good luck with your install!

  • @robertphillips3078
    @robertphillips3078 Před 11 měsíci

    10 is for The 10 Commandments, but there was the 12 Tribes of Israel . Had 11 speed mechanical. Now have Dura Ace 12 speed & Ultegra 12speed both Electronic. Both sensational

  • @somedude2734
    @somedude2734 Před rokem

    Exactly how I learned to build bikes, have saved $ over 15 bikes later for me and my friends. You could have kept same BB btw.

  • @richardcarr6493
    @richardcarr6493 Před rokem

    THANKS TO YOU I WILL DEFINITELY STICK WITH MECHANICAL its worked for decades for me and l can fix it myself on da cheap especially since you guys will selling off all your old stuff off cheap :)

  • @molfar9049
    @molfar9049 Před rokem

    still waiting for that review!

  • @Willyw0nka1
    @Willyw0nka1 Před 4 měsíci

    In the end how did you work around the front derailleur? My frame also doesn't allow me to install the derailleur in spec according to the diagram.

  • @Stevenafoe
    @Stevenafoe Před rokem

    Is your dog a dachshound? Love those! (And love the upgrade also, lol). Thx for showing. How did you connect the battery to the derailleurs? Did you need to drill a hole in the frame or could you use an existing one?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Yep! She’s 12 years old now. Cant believe how fast time flies 😅 The bike already had all the necessary holes but I did buy proprietary a di2 battery cover for my frame from BMC. I’m definitely not qualified to drill into any bike frame. That’s a job for the pros haha

    • @Stevenafoe
      @Stevenafoe Před rokem

      Our dachshound reached 14, but i’ve met 18y olds aswell. They are though! At least, they think they are, lol. I am to scared to drill any holes in my bikes aswell, although it’s an alu one.. thx for the info!

  • @MortalRighteous
    @MortalRighteous Před rokem

    Hey mate this video was very informative, thank you! Definitely gives me the confidence to have a go myself. I was just wondering, is it necessary to replace the bottom bracket moving from 11 to 12 speed ultegra? I can see you changed yours, but I was under the impression this isnt necessary.

    • @downinla4076
      @downinla4076 Před rokem +1

      The Shimano BB are the same for 9 speed - 12 speed cranksets. However, Shimano does state that once a press fit BB is hammered out, it should not be re-used. Personally, I have re-installed my PF BB a few times and I did not notice any performance loss or creaks.

    • @LukeRichardson1981
      @LukeRichardson1981 Před 6 měsíci

      @@downinla4076 Just another reason to dislike press fit BBs. For me, they'd be a dealbreaker - I'd absolutely refuse to buy a bike or frame without a threaded BB.

  • @DerFilmgucker
    @DerFilmgucker Před 8 měsíci

    4:56 She is going to the Cypress Park Home Depot with her bike?? Make sure you are quick in-and-out of the store.
    I first thought you wanted to make the 8am Montrose ride with a newly assembled bike. 🙂 I always need to plan 1 trip to Incycle for "that washer" or something for any build. Overall this went pretty normal on time.

  • @bikepackingadventure7913

    Nice upgrade and a big job that requires good skills and knowledge
    At least if you have any mechanicals you have the new knowledge to fix them in the future
    My titanium mechanical long distance road bike is 8.3kg
    Subscribed

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! Jealous of your long distance set-up!

  • @tonyh1859
    @tonyh1859 Před 10 měsíci

    You installed a new bottom bracket, was it necessary? Or you could just put the old one back?

  • @lazyrider6918
    @lazyrider6918 Před rokem +2

    Super impressed that you tackled this on your own without any prior experience. HOWEVER, I think you feeling it was "worth" the upgrade is more about confirmation bias than objective reality. Price and weight savings, this switch to Di2 is not worth it. As far as shifting and performance, still not worth it. I have mechanical Ultegra and Di2 as well and as someone who has been riding for 35+ years, I can say that Di2 is "NIce but unnecessary". It is simply the difference between "wants and needs" and you did not "need" to spend $2500 as it will not make any difference in how fast or far you can pedal that bike.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! Your opinion is totally fair and valid. I’m not racing or aiming for a world record, so to me it’s not really about performance. I’m just a dude who enjoys riding his bike. Whether it’s confirmation bias or not, I like the way it feels and sounds when it shifts. It brings a little smile to my face. Do I need it? No of course not. Do I enjoy it? 1000% yes. Will it get old one day and become normal? Also 1000% yes. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ it is what it is. Your description is spot on. Its “nice but unnecessary,” just like the rest of my bike :)

    • @marcusvaldes
      @marcusvaldes Před rokem

      I don't know man. Have you ridden Di2? I've had Ultegra mechanical on past bikes and this is NEXT LEVEL NICE. Plus the buttons on the hoods underneath the tape to cycle through pages on your Garmin Edge--how cool is that??!! I'm sold.

  • @johnstrac
    @johnstrac Před rokem

    Fair play.

  • @davidk5307
    @davidk5307 Před rokem

    Any advice or maybe a good video topic. How do you know which components or drive system might be compatible with your current bike?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Great idea. Unfortunately, I'm totally not qualified for it, lol. I upgraded from Ultegra to Ultegra, so I knew there was a pretty good chance it would be compatible. bettershifting.com/ is a really good resource if you're in the Shimano ecosystem.

    • @yonglingng5640
      @yonglingng5640 Před rokem

      Let's take the bottom bracket for example. To know which one fits, you need to identify two things: your frame's BB standard and your crankset spindle's diameter.
      In his case, his BMC is on BB86 and Shimano Hollowtech II cranksets use a 24 mm spindle, so his new BB needs to be a BB86 made for 24 mm spindles, commonly labeled as "for Shimano".

  • @kubus78
    @kubus78 Před rokem

    Had to replace the suport with a new one? Can it stay old?

  • @jamesinrok
    @jamesinrok Před rokem

    You are a brave, brave man to do it yourself. At least ultegra di2 disc has no cables for the shifters, just the brakes. Did the brakes require bleeding?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Thanks, James! Having only brake cables to route through the handlebars made it so much easier. The brakes came pre-liked with mineral oil so as long as you don’t lose a bunch during the install they’re good to go without a bleed. Of course, I lost a bunch of mineral oil while installing the front brake so I still needed to bleed that one 😅

  • @airniqueel
    @airniqueel Před rokem

    Hi Mitch! Did you have to buy a new cassette for your trainer as well when you upgraded to the Di2?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Yep. I put a new Ultegra 11-34 cassette on the trainer. Unfortunately the 105 12 speed isn’t available yet. I would rather have used that since there’s no need for the lighter weight on the trainer.

  • @gerard45gh
    @gerard45gh Před rokem

    What was the problem with the front derailleur ..

  • @peterlukan
    @peterlukan Před rokem

    What was the price of complete groupset you bought?

  • @Ineedfwns
    @Ineedfwns Před rokem +1

    When are you going to make a video about the kit you’ve had throughout your time as a cyclist

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      That’s a good idea! A progression of where I started up until now? Maybe I’ll add it into the Ultegra review. Not sure I wanna tally up the cost tho 😅

  • @alec_cycling
    @alec_cycling Před rokem

    Soo is your old ultegra groupy for sale?? Lol.
    PS.. I have the exact same bike in Black with 105. Love the bike. Great vid!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      It’s a fantastic bike! Not sure what I’m gonna do with the old groupset yet :)

  • @uptown710
    @uptown710 Před měsícem

    I’m actually buying parts for a new bike now. I would LOVE to DIY my build, but I’m lacking in the tools department.
    It also sucks that the shops charge $200-$350 to build 🤯

  • @camazik1
    @camazik1 Před rokem

    Hello, how many links in your chain?

  • @njochim141
    @njochim141 Před rokem

    What did you end up doing for the FD? For the life of me I can’t get it sorted. The hanger makes it next to impossible for me to fasten it at the angles needed to trim electronically

  • @JaiJai-by4tp
    @JaiJai-by4tp Před 10 měsíci

    Did you use the grub screw to adjust the toe in/out that butts to the frame .

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 10 měsíci

      Yep. The issue is that the front mount forces rear of the derailleur pushes too far out from the frame even when it’s in the position most near to the frame. Not sure if it is a bent mount-it doesn’t look that way. Luckily di2 allows for a ton of adjustment and I finally found an adjustment setting that works

  • @patriziaprost9001
    @patriziaprost9001 Před 6 měsíci

    I am even scared to (slightly) modify the dealer's setup when I bought the bike.

  • @michprent
    @michprent Před rokem

    wow, you did not have problems with bleeding the system? i tried it so many times, and i finaly know how to do it, after 5 fails

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      The brakes come pre-filled with mineral oil so they don’t need a bleed, unless you spill a bunch of fluid during the install. So of course I spilled a bunch of fluid during the install 🤪-just with the front brake. Bleeding it wasn’t too bad, since the lines already had a bunch of fluid. And the rear brake didn’t need a bleed at all! Brakes feel nice and tight.
      I feel your pain, though, I bled my old brakes a few times and it was always super difficult, especially the first time.

  • @Dragos02
    @Dragos02 Před rokem

    Hei,
    What gear ratio are you running? Any chain vibrating?
    I'm having 50-34/11-34 and on the smallest 3 spokes my chain goes crazy vibrating - in a sprint my feet's go numb.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Oh man that doesn’t sound good. I’m running 52-36/11-34. I haven’t gotten any chain rubbing, but I do get a clicking sound on the 5th cog sometimes, almost like it’s indexed incorrectly. I’ve tried re indexing and it persists. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ everything else is whisper quiet and I don’t get any vibrations.

    • @Dragos02
      @Dragos02 Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer lucky you! enjoy it! :)

  • @josephlatona4495
    @josephlatona4495 Před 8 měsíci

    I wanted to see running the wires and mounting the battery pack

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 8 měsíci

      gplama has an in depth tutorial series you’ll probably find useful!

  • @standard9886
    @standard9886 Před rokem

    Hi, i noticed the mechanical cables went through the downtube with two mini chimneys as the channel. However, after the Di2 was installed, it looks perfectly flat, is that a new cover? If so, where can I get it?
    Thanks

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Hi, I found a Roadmachine Di2 cable conversion kit on eBay. I don't recall the exact name, but it should pop up with a quick search!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Hi, I found a Roadmachine Di2 cable conversion kit on eBay. I don't recall the exact name, but it should pop up with a quick search!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Hi, I found a Roadmachine Di2 cable conversion kit on eBay. I don't recall the exact name, but it should pop up with a quick search!

  • @philliparmson5537
    @philliparmson5537 Před rokem

    Hi, did you end up changing the front derailleur hanger?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Hi! I messed around with it for an afternoon and finally got it into a position where it worked.

  • @donwinston
    @donwinston Před rokem

    What is the black thing sticking up out of the bottom bracket area?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      It’s a chain catcher (to prevent dropped chains from scratching the frame). As you can see, it didn’t always do its job 😂🥲

  • @marcusvaldes
    @marcusvaldes Před rokem

    What was the issue with the front derailleur? How did you correct it? I have the exact same frame except fortunately mine came with Di2!! You need to come up to Atlanta in the spring and ride some HILLS/MOUNTAINS! Look up the ASSAULT on MARION or The ASSAULT on Mt. Mitchell. I'm doing the Marion one in May. It's going to be epic!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Nice! I think the braze on (I think that’s what it’s called)/connector on my frame is a bit askew so the front derailleur has an extremely narrow range where it’ll work without rubbing. I ended up taking it all off and tweaking it a few times before I finally got it dialed in. And of course, it could’ve been user error 🤷
      I’m on the east coast a few times a year to visit family. Might need to tack on a trip to Atlanta sometime!

    • @marcusvaldes
      @marcusvaldes Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer Sorry watched your Keys century ride and thought Miami. Forgot you are a West Coaster! Better cycling weather but I'm guessing a LOT of cars.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@marcusvaldes no worries at all Marcus ✌️

    • @EditioCastigata
      @EditioCastigata Před 6 měsíci

      You can file the FD's washer to modify the angle a bit. ;-)

  • @marcusvaldes
    @marcusvaldes Před rokem

    When you mounted the front deraileur did you install the little silver metal tab with the adhesive on one side? I bought my bike from a shop and it is missing! Now I'm a bit nervous to remove it and install.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Hi Marcus! First off, just a reminder that I'm not a mechanic, lol, but from what I understand, the tab is used to set the derailleur, and then it's not neeeded anymore. (It protects the carbon frame from a screw used in the installation). A lot of people will remove it after the initial installation process.

    • @marcusvaldes
      @marcusvaldes Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer I think we may be discussing different tabs. The one I'm talking about is between the frame and the derailleur so you wouldn't be able to access it after you mount it. It's basically a surface for the 2mm adjustment screw to torque into so to speak. I did talk with a mechanic friend and he said that most bike manafacturers are reinforcing that part of the bike and not to worry about it!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@marcusvaldes yep, same tab :) I pealed it off the bike it of with a pick afterwards. Nice to hear most manufacturers are reinforcing that bit of the bike!

    • @EditioCastigata
      @EditioCastigata Před 6 měsíci

      That tab remains installed permanently because the (old) FDs brace against it establishing offset and angle. There's a bolt pressing against it. 12s groupsets don't have it anymore.

  • @jimmequax2146
    @jimmequax2146 Před rokem

    what's the app called

  • @carlosalonzo6677
    @carlosalonzo6677 Před 3 měsíci

    so where did you place the battery in the frame?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 3 měsíci

      Seatpost-I ended up wrapping the end with some electrical tape and shoving it in until it was stuck 😅😂

  • @egutzait
    @egutzait Před rokem

    Curious why you went Shimano Di2 vs SRAM ETAP?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      no real reason, I just like shimano 🙃

  • @mrmarky624
    @mrmarky624 Před rokem

    I'm considering upgrading to di2, where did you purchase your group set from?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      I got bits and pieces from a few different shops. Most of it came from Excel Sports and Colorado Cyclist

    • @mrmarky624
      @mrmarky624 Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer awesome, thanks for the info. If you ever see a blue canyon aeroad riding up and down GP, that's me ✌️

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@mrmarky624 I’ll keep an eye out for ya! Thanks for watching dude 🙌

  • @damu6678
    @damu6678 Před rokem +1

    It's been more than 3 weeks, why haven't you done a long term review?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Hi! To be honest, it got pushed back a bunch of times due to getting covid, my honeymoon, and the steepest streets videos. It'll be up mid-January, though! I can give you the quick version now: I still love it. The magic has worn off a bit, and it almost feels normal, but I still really appreciate it when shifting under load--going up hill or in a sprint.

  • @ainteasya
    @ainteasya Před rokem

    I remember scratching my frame just installing a bottle cage.

  • @MrLaddog
    @MrLaddog Před rokem

    Mitch I am curious what you used to hold the di2 battery in the seatpost?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      Originally, I ordered a BMC seatpost adapter on ebay, but it never came! So I took some bubblewrap and black electrical tape and wrapped it around the battery and shoved it into the seatpost. Super snug fit--my only concern is i'll never be able to remove it 😅

    • @MrLaddog
      @MrLaddog Před rokem

      @@MitchBoyer lol…love the ingenuity! Thanks for sharing.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      @@MrLaddog haha no problem! Are you upgrading?

  • @thedownunderverse
    @thedownunderverse Před rokem

    Looks like the frame moulding where the braze on FD hanger goes is borked…

  • @Salomonld
    @Salomonld Před 6 měsíci

    where did you bought the groupset?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 6 měsíci

      I bought pieces from a bunch of places. Mostly Colorado Cyclist, Performance Bikes, and Backcountry dot com

  • @mvp_kryptonite
    @mvp_kryptonite Před rokem

    Haha nice video. No torque wrench to give her the final touch?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! You can spot the torque wrench in a few shots, but I didn't make a point to feature it! hopefully It doesn't give anyone any bad ideas 😬

  • @Tantewillieja
    @Tantewillieja Před rokem +1

    Why did you install new brake calipers? They are the same aren't they?

    • @LukeZhang1
      @LukeZhang1 Před rokem

      no the new 12 speed has new brakes, which have larger gaps to prevent rotor rub. it's the best part of the 12 speed upgrade

    • @diegorobayo
      @diegorobayo Před rokem +1

      Hi, they are not the same... The ports are a little different and the more important thing, the new calipers have more clearance for, in theory, avoid some noise issues with the discs... at least for me, they're working very well right now, 0 noises. Chears

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching dude! In addition to to the functionality improvements Luke and Diego mentioned here, the calipers came with the set and were pre-filled with mineral oil. My old brake lines were already too short. I’d have to install new brake lines, so installing the new calibers was actually easier (and less messy) than trying to install new brake lines to the old calipers. And I’m lazy so I’ll always take the easier route 😅

    • @Tantewillieja
      @Tantewillieja Před rokem

      Ah cool, thanks!

  • @lorenzomasiglat5060
    @lorenzomasiglat5060 Před rokem

    What about the freehub did change it? TIA!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Nope just used the same freehub! Standard HG shimano style.

  • @pskonejott2568
    @pskonejott2568 Před rokem

    how is it lighter? r8170 suppose to weigh more ?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      I thought it was gonna weigh more too! I checked it a few times 😅 The new crank is the heaviest part of the group, and I downsized from 172.5mm to 170mm cranks, so maybe that tipped the scales a bit.

  • @yianxue4057
    @yianxue4057 Před rokem

    💯💯💯

  • @seanhwy9761
    @seanhwy9761 Před 10 měsíci

    Why did you change the crankset set and BB? It was already ultegra. Even if you just wanted the new crankset your old BB would have worked unless it was creaking or something. Maybe you already touched on that and I just missed it.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I changed from a 50/34 to a 52/32 crankset because I wanted a little more at the top range for my sprint! I switched out the BB because I was switching everything else out, and I thought it'd be nice to have the bike feel brand new again :)

  • @aandres87
    @aandres87 Před 11 měsíci

    idk if it is toolate but did you sell your old ultegra groupset?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před 11 měsíci

      I put it on my wife's bike :)

  • @LukeZhang1
    @LukeZhang1 Před rokem +1

    That was much smoother than I thought. You could’ve saved some time by not sleeping… jokes aside, the only big time saving potential was just to use your old cables to route your new ones, would’ve saved half an hour

  • @kcchiok
    @kcchiok Před rokem

    not great but hey you get it all done! that is good enough!

  • @GrouEEf
    @GrouEEf Před rokem

    You could've justleft the cranks and BB in- 12 speed Di2 cranks are compatible with 11 speed and vice versa. 🙈

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem +1

      True! I switched because the new cranks are 52-36 and my old ones were 50-34 and I wanted the extra potential 💪 also I went with a shorter crank length (170mm). Just didn’t put it in the video 😜

    • @EditioCastigata
      @EditioCastigata Před 6 měsíci

      New cranks have 44.5mm, old 43.5mm chainline. That affects whether you can setup the FD to properly shift to lower gears.

  • @kyle3570
    @kyle3570 Před rokem

    whats the weight difference?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      The bike weighed 60 grams less at the end. Probably because I switched to shorter crank arms. Big weight savings 😂

  • @victordub
    @victordub Před rokem

    got the enve handlebars too ehh?

  • @99cya
    @99cya Před 10 měsíci

    from a function perspective the shimano 105 di2 would have done the trick too i guess :-) saving 60 grams. lol. thats not even a coffee in the belly.

  • @lucp8576
    @lucp8576 Před měsícem

    now try that with aluminum frame and 11s version. Ultegra 12s and carbon frame is cheeeeating

  • @AndrewPueker2961995
    @AndrewPueker2961995 Před rokem

    Amazing video!! But with the SRAM RED eTap AXS, you wouldn't made other cable managment 😅😅

  • @goodboyringo9716
    @goodboyringo9716 Před 11 měsíci

    He should have installed a 105 group set
    and bought carbon rims with extra money.

  • @johnbananastackerton1138

    What was the fix for the rear derailleur? I'm having the same issue.

    • @johnbananastackerton1138
      @johnbananastackerton1138 Před rokem

      I think I understand now, it's a direct mount. 🤦‍♂

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Haha I feel your pain! Took me longer than I care to admit to figure it out

  • @josedasilvaroque4564
    @josedasilvaroque4564 Před rokem

    Great experience, but personally, I would prefer to buy one new bike with the DI2 config instead. I heard a lot of good things on this groupset.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Před rokem

      Haha can’t argue with that. New bike day is always the best. Thanks for watching!

  • @NeoPayneHK
    @NeoPayneHK Před rokem

    we all learn by/from mistake~

  • @fiqfiqeez426
    @fiqfiqeez426 Před rokem

    So tis is wht Sebastian Vettel been up to huh..🤭 cool upgrade vid nonetheless!!