A few weeks ago we wrote a post about iOS 13 – e-Tube compatibility issues. Word that iOS 13 and the e-Tube app didn’t play nice together also reached Shimano [ … ]
Hardware
Di2Center - September 26, 2019
If you own a recent Road or Gravel Di2 bike you will have noticed each shifter is equipped with three buttons: the two shift buttons and an extra button on [ … ]
Di2Center - August 24, 2019
When you buy a Di2 bike it generally does not come with a Di2 manual. And even when it does it is usually horribly outdated or full of information you [ … ]
Software
Di2Center - October 8, 2019
A few weeks ago we wrote a post about iOS 13 – e-Tube compatibility issues. Word that iOS 13 and the e-Tube app didn’t play nice together also reached Shimano [ … ]
Di2Center - August 13, 2019
[Update 2:] While Shimano have taken version 3.4.4 offline, the download link still points to the deleted file meaning it is impossible to download the software. Fortunately the old link [ … ]
How to enable the buttons on your shifter hoods
If you own a recent Road or Gravel Di2 bike you will have noticed each shifter is equipped with three buttons: the two shift buttons and an extra button on [ … ]
News update: GRX Di2 first rides, firmware and iOS 13 and e-Tube compatibility
We don’t post a lot of news – our main content is guides, tips and tricks. Every once in a while there is news worth sharing though and today is [ … ]
Wireless Unit / Information Display – why get one
You may have been reading our posts on the Wireless Unit or Information Display and wondered whether or not to buy one. After all, it’s an optional component, costs about [ … ]
How to use the Android or iOS e-Tube project app to set up synchronized shifting
If you own the Di2 Wireless Unit (EW-WU111) or a mountain bike with the XT or XTR Information Display then you have no doubt played around with the Android or [ … ]
Di2 for Dummies – beginner’s guide to Di2
When you buy a Di2 bike it generally does not come with a Di2 manual. And even when it does it is usually horribly outdated or full of information you [ … ]
Building a bike – cable routing, how to connect it all
If you’re building a new Di2-equipped bike there are a couple of things you’ll need to decide. We’ve already published a post on what components are available and how to [ … ]
e-Tube project download. Previously: e-Tube has stopped working: how to get it running
[Update 2:] While Shimano have taken version 3.4.4 offline, the download link still points to the deleted file meaning it is impossible to download the software. Fortunately the old link [ … ]
Building a Di2 bike – what parts do you need?
Building a new bike is a lot of fun, but can also be a bit of a challenge. How do you decide which Di2 components to buy? And which wires? [ … ]
How to adjust your mountain bike Di2 rear derailleur
A short while ago we wrote a post on how to micro-adjust your road di2 rear derailleur and front derailleur. This time we’ll explain how to do the same with [ … ]
Shimano Firmware Update – May(and March) updates
You may have noticed we skipped the March firmware update news post – that is because it wasn’t all that interesting. The list of May 2019 firmware updates is a [ … ]
Shimano announce Gravel (GRX) Di2 RX815 series. Compatibility charts updated!
Shimano just announced their brand new Gravel or GRX groupset. We won’t bore you with the generic details that you can find on any cycling website today, but we will [ … ]
Change your Di2 Wireless PassKey using the e-tube app or Windows computer
The Di2 Wireless unit and MT800/M9051 displays are great – they both allow the user to connect to the Di2 system wirelessly using Bluetooth LE to view all kinds of [ … ]
How to micro-adjust your road bike Di2 rear derailleur
Is your rear derailleur not shifting as smoothly as it should? Or maybe you’ve recently learned how to micro-adjust your front derailleur and want to know how to do the [ … ]
Micro-adjust your front derailleur while riding your bike
Installing a new Di2 front derailleur is a relatively simple task. You mount it to the frame, connect the EW-SD50 electric wire, set up your high- and low limit screws [ … ]
How to connect your Di2 system to your Windows computer
Modern Di2 is basically a couple of controllers and motors that communicate with each other using the EW-SD50 wires. Shimano lets end-users configure their own Di2 systems using their e-tube [ … ]
How to customise Synchronized Shift settings
So you’ve read about synchronized shifting and are wondering how to set it up? Read all about customising your synchro-shift settings here. You’ll need a couple of things to get [ … ]
How to view Di2 shifting statistics
So got yourself a Di2 Wireless Unit and have set up your head unit to display the currently selected gears. That’s pretty cool, we agree! What would be even better [ … ]
Update your firmware – February update!
It’s worth your while checking the Shimano e-Tube project website every once in a while to check for firmware updates. This month they have released updates for a lot of [ … ]
Synchro shift – how does it work?
When Shimano introduced the Dura-Ace R9150 series in 2016 they also released Synchro Shift. Then, a few months later, they made Synchronised Shifting available for Ultegra 6800 and Dura-Ace 9000 users. [ … ]