stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread

[Stefan Mikes]

I know you're expecting Jeremy, but I stopped by to make sure you're safe -- here you are posting while under attack.

Still all fine...

 

[stompandgo]

Wow, that 9-45 cassette looks really nice and about 100g lighter than the 11speed XT.

Does TQ support the Auto Shift or the Free Shift features that Shimano lists with the 8260? That would certainly add to the argument for the long cage hardwired one.

I'm not sure. The 8260 connects through the TQ Smartbox and Shimano CAN adapter. I saw no configuration options in the service tool other than turning e-shift on. The hardware and motor interface is there, it would be up to software/firmware. Once things calm down, I'll call US TQ (QBP) and ask. Great question. I can't see myself using auto shift but definitely free shift.

 

[stompandgo]

I apologise for my ignorance: I've always thought the long cage derailleur was meant to accommodate a huge cassette with a big teeth capacity. In what sense the long cage derailleur cannot be used with a smaller cassette?

I cannot fail noticing your Nytro has a pretty long stem: Isn't is a design option to provide proper Reach?


I know Jeremy you don't expect the answer from me but from Chris As the Nytro Allroad is based on the Grevil (gravel) frame and has gravel bike tyres, it is just an "equipped" flat handlebar gravel e-bike (you can ride a gravel bike on almost anything except mountain technical singletracks).

The long cage derailleur can be used, but shifting could be compromised. Also, the 9-45 cassette is marked twice on the Shimano compatibility chart as "not for E-Bike". I don't know why. The last thing I want to do is get Di2 and have it not shift like Di2. I'll see if I can ask Shimano why the restriction exists.

The stem length is more gravel oriented than MTB.

 

[Rás Cnoic]

Unless it's just my internet acting up (always possibility) I don't think the photos of your lovely bike have transferred over.

...but I'm hoping that the range will be long enough to minimize riding with the assist off.

Is this because of a health issue? If not, riding a 30lbs bike unassisted is very different then riding your older 62lbs bike unassisted. The Pinarello should ride beautifully on the flat at that weight unassisted, enabling your range to be a lot further, saving battery for hills, headwinds and that last weary few miles home.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

...but I'm hoping that the range will be long enough to minimize riding with the assist off.

Is this because of a health issue? If not, riding a 30lbs bike unassisted is very different then riding your older 62lbs bike unassisted. The Pinarello should ride beautifully on the flat at that weight unassisted, enabling your range to be a lot further, saving battery for hills, headwinds and that last weary few miles home.

I'll second that. I often do rolling coast rides averaging 12 mph and ~30 ft/mi of climbing with my 38 lb Vado SL 1 in OFF.

Typical ramp-and-flat Coast Highway topography with elevation gains of 60-100 ft each time up. Not quite as steep as it looks in this telephoto shot.

But I have the time and the 22-99 gear-inch drivetrain to do it. Adding assist just adds speed and fun. Also typically ups workout intensity via the Carrot Effect.

Safe bet that @stompandgo is a stronger rider than I am.