Help upgrading to electronic shifiting.

[Jeff Backes]

The arthritis in my right thumb is just too severe to allow shifting using the Shimano Deore shift lever.

I have found that they make electronic shifting that should be compatible with my bike. Here are the parts I am looking into. Has anyone else done this upgrade?

SC-MT800, RD-M8050, SW-M8050R, SM-BTC1, CS-M8000, HG-X11, plus three wire to plug everything together.

jeff

 

[Dunbar]

For a single crank something like this would work. Prices are generally cheaper if you order from Europe. It's very popular in the road cycling community to buy groupsets online from the UK.

https://www.bike-components.de/en/Shimano/XT-Di2-1x11-speed-Upgrade-Kit-2017-Model-p51482/

 

[Chris Nolte]

Sounds like a fun upgrade. Let us all know how it works out!

 

[Jeff Backes]

Well I ended up switching out the shifter and derailleur from Shimano SLX to Shimano XT. I got much easier shifting but still not super-easy.

I also "joined" a Kickstarter for an electric solenoid based shifting system that is supposed to ship in the spring. It replaces the long cable from the handlebar to the derailleur with a bluetooth connected solenoid that is zip-tied to the chain stay.

I'll post more when I install it. I am in no way connected with this Kickstarter

http://xshifter.com