CTracer
Member
Hi,
I have a RSL road bike with the Di2 option on order (hopefully it will be arriving soon!) and I was wondering what I will need to get it going? Specifically, will I need to purchase 1.) an internal wiring harness and 2.) a short battery bracket?
Any advice/insight is appreciated. Thanks.
CTracer
CTracer,
You will need an internal wiring harness and the short battery bracket.
Should be a sweeeet build!
Thanks,
Jon@Moots
CTracer
Member
I have no idea of the size of the BB cable opening since I don't have my frame yet. I had not even thought about the BB opening. I was wondering if I would need special grommets for the DT, ST and CS openings, however. The BB opening may not be an issue and it might provide a drain hole for when it rains??
wrpercival
Member
The upcoming version of DI2 (9070) has the option of integrating the battery into the seat post. I have two questions related to this:
(1) Can Shimano's new (seat post compatible) version of the battery be integrated into Moot's seat post without modification? If no, will Moot's do the modification, or will it need to be sent to a third-party. I believe Calfee currently provides this support.
(2) I assume that integrating the battery into the seat post will eliminate the need for external battery mounts, as well as any ports through which to pass the power cable. If that is correct, will frame modifications going forward be specific to the selection of battery type, or will all DI2 modified frames be constructed to support both battery options?
Thanks
CTracer
Member
Poff, thanks for the heads-up on the grommet size. I think a couple of grommets come with the stock wiring harness when you order it.
Based on the information released so far, the new Shimano seat post battery should fit into any standard sized post. There will be no mods required, you will just need the proper wiring harness for your frame. The new battery will not be compatible with the "old" Dura Ace Di2. Only Ultegra Di2 and the new Dura Ace 9070. Someone from Moots can chime in but you will not need the external battery mount if you are using a seat post battery. You would tell Moots what option(s) you want. If you have a seat post battery but still want the external mount just in case I'm sure they would do that but it would not be necessary.
Just heard from my LBS that my RSL is shipping! Hope to be rocking the RSL soon.
CTracer
CTracer,
Very nice! Send pics when finished: photogallery@moots.com
Thanks for the support!
Jon@Moots
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