I'm trying to understand how these cable ties work. They are not likely traditional cable ties with a ratchet-like head and a serrated band. These are just smooth, can you actually "tie" somehow? Or do they just sit there and touch the frame tube, providing a bit of friction to prevent the cable from moving (much) in the frame? The other day I was replacing the dropper cable housing on my ebike, dropped the motor to route the new hose, and noticed an SD300 wire with a cable tie just dangling there. I though perhaps the manufacturer forgot to tie it, but now I'm thinking maybe it's just supposed to sit there?
Hi, thanks for the tips! Just one thing though : you did remove the zip ties from the cables eventually ? Otherwise how am I supposed to route the cables "from the deraileur to the battery" ? Also, is it possible to route with BB installed if the frame comes like that and I don't have the tools to remove it ? Thanks again, cheers
They cable are available in a variety of sizes, with a step of 50 mm under 1000 mm, and then 200 mm over 1000 mm (... 850 900 950 1000 1200 1400 ...). The tricky part is to figure out which lengths your frame and components require. I think you can try to mock your build using regular wires or thing plastic-coated steel cable instead of the actual wires, cut to size, then pull out and measure everything. Order slightly longer to be on the safe side, you can always manage some excessive length, but if it's too short, it wouldn't work...
I don’t think it matters, as long as you avoid unnecessary twists. You can always plug it all in and verify that it all works before closing everything up (BB, seatpost in, etc…)
That was ridiculously simple and concise. DI2 is in my future and I'm saving this video.
Clear and detailed, thanks!
Thanks for the information
Two wires coming out of seat tube and three connections on the battery. Which does where? Seems like that's the most important part!
Good explanation. Thanks
I'm trying to understand how these cable ties work. They are not likely traditional cable ties with a ratchet-like head and a serrated band. These are just smooth, can you actually "tie" somehow? Or do they just sit there and touch the frame tube, providing a bit of friction to prevent the cable from moving (much) in the frame?
The other day I was replacing the dropper cable housing on my ebike, dropped the motor to route the new hose, and noticed an SD300 wire with a cable tie just dangling there. I though perhaps the manufacturer forgot to tie it, but now I'm thinking maybe it's just supposed to sit there?
Hi, thanks for the tips! Just one thing though : you did remove the zip ties from the cables eventually ? Otherwise how am I supposed to route the cables "from the deraileur to the battery" ? Also, is it possible to route with BB installed if the frame comes like that and I don't have the tools to remove it ? Thanks again, cheers
Does the rear cable "Click" into the port like the front derailleur??
also, do you know the name of the angle part?
Was the support removed?
How long are the cables?I am piecing from all individual parts.
They cable are available in a variety of sizes, with a step of 50 mm under 1000 mm, and then 200 mm over 1000 mm (... 850 900 950 1000 1200 1400 ...). The tricky part is to figure out which lengths your frame and components require. I think you can try to mock your build using regular wires or thing plastic-coated steel cable instead of the actual wires, cut to size, then pull out and measure everything. Order slightly longer to be on the safe side, you can always manage some excessive length, but if it's too short, it wouldn't work...
Trying to find information which cable goes into which port of the battery. Cant find anything about. Does it even matter ?
I don’t think it matters, as long as you avoid unnecessary twists. You can always plug it all in and verify that it all works before closing everything up (BB, seatpost in, etc…)
These ports are like USB ports on your computer, they are all equivalent. Luckily for us :D
Nice tutorial! However, I'm afraid your definition of "easy" is different than mine 😂
Thanks!! I’ve never wired Di2 before so it was quite intimidating but I guess the better description is “less frightening” than it looks