Di2 Retrofit

[Stradaman]

I have a raleigh strada elite (shimano steps e6000) with a 9 speed Alivio groupset and considering fitting di2 in the near future.

Dont have much knowledge when it comes to the technical side of bikes so apologies in advance if i ask some dumb questions.

So I'm looking at either Shimano Alfine 8 speed or xtr 11 speed

Would I be correct in saying I need the following components?

- 11 speed cassette (if choosing xtr)
- hub/derailleur
- shifter
- gear display
- battery (&charger)
- cables

I was looking at the following sets:

XTR
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-m8050-di2-11-speed-gear-kit-97476.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=MTB+Groupsets&ucpo=37052&gclid=CjwKCAjw9sreBRBAEiwARroYm4SPEtIU8EKjX8SqwfZB27EhWs48E7NsjXj4IpkTJko-F2pZgW40YBoCMzoQAvD_BwE

Would this be compatible for my bike?

As for the Alfine I can get the hub from ebay but cant seem to find the rest. Anyone know where I can get the additional parts needed?

Thanks.

 

[soundwave]

if i was you id get a lbs to install it as it seems easy but its not esp if you have never done anything like this b4.

just seems more hassle than its worth tbh and a lot more things that can go wrong.

https://www.archercomponents.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9sreBRBAEiwARroYm18SWMzvWS5pbXy7tVPYHaHon-VPdUOwe944hIqPF9n23Iz9zGMApxoCueYQAvD_BwE

 

[Stradaman]

Yea definitely not planning to fit this myself, just wanted to make sure i have all the correct parts before I take it to the shop.

 

[soundwave]

well it looks like its all there but you might need extra cable depending where the batt is going to go.

tho any bike shop that has fitted this b4 will know for sure

 

[anotherkiwi]

For an e-bike prefer the 8 speed over the 11 speed, it is stronger, you don't need more than 8 gears unless you live in the mountains (then you need 14...)

 

[Trevormonty]

Bike Discount has range of parts. I looked into it more out of curiosity, couldn't find any installation information or a list of parts required.

Bewary of Alfine 11spd mix reviews on its reliability. The 8spd seems to be lot more reliable.

 

[Stradaman]

Bike Discount has range of parts. I looked into it more out of curiosity, couldn't find any installation information or a list of parts required.

Bewary of Alfine 11spd mix reviews on its reliability. The 8spd seems to be lot more reliable.

Thanks mate ill look into that now. Yes 8sp will be the one ill be getting if i can find all the correct parts

 

[soundwave]

i got 24

 

[Trevormonty]

i got 24

Its quality that counts, not quality. But if we are bragging I've 30.

 

[soundwave]

Its quality that counts, not quality. But if we are bragging I've 30.

i got both