Here is your proper review: There is a screw on the left shifter which you can screw down to be able to unlock the shifting motion on the left shifter and use a front derailleur. You can also see that there is a cable slot for it. Also, the rear derailleur doesn't have a "clutch" it is just an adjustable spring tension for the chain. The bottom bracket is a standard-Shimano compatible 68mm to 73mm part. 52t will shift just fine even without an extender as long as you are using a correct chain speed. The only problem, but this applicable to all 1x11 drivetrains is the crosschain on the 2nd highest gear which will make the chain rub on the 3rd cog. The issue with the Sensah Reflex on the breaking left shifter doesn't apply to the SRX Pro as it has been replaced already with a metal guide pusher.
@@proelfie at the back of the hoods. Remove the cover and you will see a small hole that will fit an allen (not sure what size) and turn it all they way to the right. It will unlock the said shifting capability. 😊
I saw the issue about the internals breaking on Luke's channel......"Trace Velo". Sensah sent him the updated version w/ the metal guide pusher but last i saw, he hasn't installed them yet......he's using another "cheap chinese groupset"......i think the LTWOO one. I've grown accustomed to the externally routed shifter cables. I started w/ the shimano sora flight deck......now use MicroNEW on 3 bikes. but i have kinda wondered how i'd like having both cables under the bar wrap.... considering the sensah to try.
2000 miles in on my State Allroad with the State-sah groupset and aside from one rear mech adjustment (really dusty 80 miles gravel ride) it has been bulletproof and reliable. Still pretty crisp, the right lever did develop a rattle over time on a chunkier gravel ride, but I just reapplied a little grease at the linkages and boom, back to normal - so not sure if something was coming loose or just going dry from repeated wash and dust cycles, news at eleven. On the brakes, I haven't had a lockup yet, even with full backpacking gear (55lbs total) barreling downhill. I was also pleasantly surprised at the rear mech pulleys that rolled really smoothly, the same pricepoint Shimano stuff is pretty janky. I can't see a 52 rear cog working on the way it is set up on a State frame without a wolftooth or something, but I definitely think that taking the front chainring down a few teeth could help out on steeper climbs with weight aboard.
@@martmercado7822 Been braking fine for me, dual mechanical discs stop well, though full disclosure, I don't live in a super hilly area. But when I rode 175 miles in the Hill Country, fully loaded with 50+lbs of camping gear, I had no issues
@@kaseycarpenter73 Thank you for replying Kasey! (: I might push on purchasing this groupset and pair it with a trp spyre. What brand/model of dual piston are you using?
Skeptical about the brake modulation. Did you change it to a compressionless housing? I saw a review thaa the lever modulation was bad and that the shifters are the culprit.
Really sweet for a budget groupset. Please slow down, take a breath (edit slowed down when talking about the groupset). Just wanna see your reviews get better no foul :).
I bought the road set and to keep it from breaking you have to oil or grease the springs on your derailleur if not they are to stiff and cause the plastic to break on the lever. Once you grease them they move way easier hope this helps
@@sebastianmunoz8635 as a cyclist with adequate technical knowledge, I think it's better than those you mentioned. 11 speed more! A little time is needed to index the shifting. After that, you're good to go! I think it looks better too with that single lever design.
This Sansah Group set is going to get better it’s just going to take a little time to get the bugs worked out just hopefully sooner rather than later .
I am buying this any day than the grx groupset... Have you seen the grx price tag lately... Yup... Like oh mate it more expensive than my bloody camera.
I really like the idea that budget groupsets are out there. It keeps the big three on their toes. But I think the operative question here is whether the plastic part that has a history of failure on the road groupset is also plastic in SRX. If Sensah uses metal, there is no issue. If the part is still injection-molded plastic, the part will fatigue and fail. That would be bad. As an aside, my daughter just got an entry-level road bike. It came with some Tektro branded flat mount dual piston mechanical discs that look very similar to Spyre brakes (which, of course Tektro also makes). They are excellent and can be bought quite affordably. That would be my first change on a bike like the State. I'm sure it would be a huge improvement.
@@amarramoul4027 I don’t have that bike anymore I can’t keep all the review bikes, some go back some I keep for a short period and sell. If you have a question I can do my best to answer it. For double the price I’d check other options. I’m not familiar with what bikes I’ve reviewed that you can get in Europe
@@LockedinCycling here the American bikes doubled in price ....thanks so much for the replay..i will definitely ask you questions because am new to cycling and i wanns do it more
Does the left lever have any side movement at all? Just a 2x lever without actuating anything? Or is it fixed? I've heard of some converting left 2x shifters in a 1x setup to actuate dropper posts.
it has about 1mm of play, like others mentioned, it feels like a blocker was put in place. I imagine you could get in there and engineer it to act as a dropper lever if it has the same play as the right lever.
Depends, but it is easy to find out by removing the cassette. Assuming it is an HG body, if it has a 1.85mm spacer behind the cassette you are good. If in doubt, any bike mechanic should be able to tell you in an instant with a quick glance. (8/9 specific wheels are dished differently so unfortunately just swapping free hub bodies is not going to work.) Silver lining is that nearly all modern aftermarket wheels are designed to accept HG 10/11 cassettes and good stock wheels off of midrange road bikes are a very common item sold second hand.
Hello! I bought this groupset, but in my opinion with a damaged left brake lever. On the left brake lever there is a broken bent plastic element to which the spring is attached, and on the right shifting\brake lever the plastic bent element is intact, there is no damage. At the same time, the left brake lever works, but this damaged plastic element inside it confuses me. Is the left brake lever supposed to work like this or did I get a damaged left brake lever?
@@LockedinCycling Yes, I have exactly the SRX PRO 1x11 groupset. To make it better for you, look at the photo at the link, in it I indicated what was wrong with the left shifter: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZiduPjD_BicMPNbTN-xdk3uTPuESqChp/view?usp=drivesdk
I just saw an eBay ad featuring an 11 speed cassette (9-46) with the sensah 1x group set. If it's correct and this group set can work with that type of cassette it changes the game.
@@sebastianmunoz8635 I describe how it feels between shimano and sram but I’d say it’s similar to a tiagra or apex level but it has pros and cons to both
@@LockedinCycling ..now I'm a bit confuse then . Well i think i'll give a chance to sensah's shifters. Are they ok? Other alternative is stay in 10 speed and go microshift advent x 1x 11-48. What do you think it's better ( reliable) option.? Thanks a lot.
@@synthcorelover the sensah look better and are 11 speed over advent, but i didnt get to keep that bike with the groupset that long. It felt good, but the advent has a more positive shift click.
Raul Delgado Sanchez I haven’t ridden the newest gen of 105 but everyone I know who had it loves it, this group is just a budget alternative if your looking for a 1x system since 105 can’t handle the same size of cassette as this
Finding new generation 105 in stock for less than 4x the price of the sensah would be a serious challenge right now. Shimano GRX 400 is also in a different category all together being hydro disc only and again 4x the price. Microshift advent X is the only other option that falls right in. So basically in the budget mechanical road/gravel 1x it's those two battling it out. State bicycle chose Sensah Cannondale went with microshift on their base model topstone. Sadly, I don't forsee shimano pushing out a Claris/tiagra level 1x to fight for the title of budget champ.
Do you necessary have to use flat mount mechanical disc callipers to use with these shift levers? Or will a standard mount disc would work as well? The one's which usually come with mtb's and flatbar hybrids?
Here is your proper review:
There is a screw on the left shifter which you can screw down to be able to unlock the shifting motion on the left shifter and use a front derailleur. You can also see that there is a cable slot for it. Also, the rear derailleur doesn't have a "clutch" it is just an adjustable spring tension for the chain. The bottom bracket is a standard-Shimano compatible 68mm to 73mm part. 52t will shift just fine even without an extender as long as you are using a correct chain speed. The only problem, but this applicable to all 1x11 drivetrains is the crosschain on the 2nd highest gear which will make the chain rub on the 3rd cog. The issue with the Sensah Reflex on the breaking left shifter doesn't apply to the SRX Pro as it has been replaced already with a metal guide pusher.
sunny sighup that’s awesome info!!
Hi, can you help to show where this screw is on the shifter to unlock the shifting motion?
@@proelfie at the back of the hoods. Remove the cover and you will see a small hole that will fit an allen (not sure what size) and turn it all they way to the right. It will unlock the said shifting capability. 😊
I saw the issue about the internals breaking on Luke's channel......"Trace Velo". Sensah sent him the updated version w/ the metal guide pusher but last i saw, he hasn't installed them yet......he's using another "cheap chinese groupset"......i think the LTWOO one.
I've grown accustomed to the externally routed shifter cables. I started w/ the shimano sora flight deck......now use MicroNEW on 3 bikes. but i have kinda wondered how i'd like having both cables under the bar wrap.... considering the sensah to try.
@@kevinfeeney5309 I think Trace Velo was using an updated Sensah Empire 2x11
2000 miles in on my State Allroad with the State-sah groupset and aside from one rear mech adjustment (really dusty 80 miles gravel ride) it has been bulletproof and reliable. Still pretty crisp, the right lever did develop a rattle over time on a chunkier gravel ride, but I just reapplied a little grease at the linkages and boom, back to normal - so not sure if something was coming loose or just going dry from repeated wash and dust cycles, news at eleven. On the brakes, I haven't had a lockup yet, even with full backpacking gear (55lbs total) barreling downhill. I was also pleasantly surprised at the rear mech pulleys that rolled really smoothly, the same pricepoint Shimano stuff is pretty janky. I can't see a 52 rear cog working on the way it is set up on a State frame without a wolftooth or something, but I definitely think that taking the front chainring down a few teeth could help out on steeper climbs with weight aboard.
how is the braking going on for you? one of the youtubers that reviewed this mentioned that the braking power was lacking on the srx pro.
@@martmercado7822 Been braking fine for me, dual mechanical discs stop well, though full disclosure, I don't live in a super hilly area. But when I rode 175 miles in the Hill Country, fully loaded with 50+lbs of camping gear, I had no issues
@@kaseycarpenter73 Thank you for replying Kasey! (: I might push on purchasing this groupset and pair it with a trp spyre. What brand/model of dual piston are you using?
@@martmercado7822 Stock ones: promax 330R
Skeptical about the brake modulation. Did you change it to a compressionless housing? I saw a review thaa the lever modulation was bad and that the shifters are the culprit.
I have My alixpress bike with srx pro and a 38 11-50 , 1000 km in and none a single problem 👌
Man you are lucky. I have my bianchi impulso allroad with tiagra groupset, and had thousand problems in the past 10 months since I bought it.
What are the pointers in calibrating the SRX Pro? And how is the brake performance?
had you encounter any struggles what that 38 11-50 ? like climbing and speed
can i use it with 54t front...what is for the rear cassete that fit with it...
For 50t cassette, do u need any hacks like extended hanger? Or complete stock is fine for 50t
Finally, someone does a review of this groupset. Thank you!
Really sweet for a budget groupset. Please slow down, take a breath (edit slowed down when talking about the groupset). Just wanna see your reviews get better no foul :).
I think this group will be awesome to operate with gloves in deep winter. Thanks for the video
I bought the road set and to keep it from breaking you have to oil or grease the springs on your derailleur if not they are to stiff and cause the plastic to break on the lever. Once you grease them they move way easier hope this helps
Seems like a great groupo for project bikes. Thanks for the review!
Craig Engstrom yea or a older bike you want to modernize
Has been with Sensah Empire 2x11 for 7000km now... Still going strong!
Azzuan Toha that’s awesome info that’s for commenting !
It's this groupset better that turney or shimano Altus or Claris?
@@sebastianmunoz8635 as a cyclist with adequate technical knowledge, I think it's better than those you mentioned. 11 speed more! A little time is needed to index the shifting. After that, you're good to go! I think it looks better too with that single lever design.
@@LockedinCycling better than Tiagra. Almost as good as 105
@@menoahgunzel8146 shifting on new 105 I think is more positive feeling but I think it’s on par with ti Agra
This Sansah Group set is going to get better it’s just going to take a little time to get the bugs worked out just hopefully sooner rather than later .
I am buying this any day than the grx groupset... Have you seen the grx price tag lately... Yup... Like oh mate it more expensive than my bloody camera.
I really like the idea that budget groupsets are out there. It keeps the big three on their toes. But I think the operative question here is whether the plastic part that has a history of failure on the road groupset is also plastic in SRX. If Sensah uses metal, there is no issue. If the part is still injection-molded plastic, the part will fatigue and fail. That would be bad.
As an aside, my daughter just got an entry-level road bike. It came with some Tektro branded flat mount dual piston mechanical discs that look very similar to Spyre brakes (which, of course Tektro also makes). They are excellent and can be bought quite affordably. That would be my first change on a bike like the State. I'm sure it would be a huge improvement.
My left shifter broke. Because the tension for FD is much higher than RD.
As there is no FD in this, I think it's pretty safe.
can you please revisit the Aventon Kijote .... It's doubled in price in Europe....its. 1000 usb now
@@amarramoul4027 I don’t have that bike anymore I can’t keep all the review bikes, some go back some I keep for a short period and sell. If you have a question I can do my best to answer it. For double the price I’d check other options. I’m not familiar with what bikes I’ve reviewed that you can get in Europe
@@LockedinCycling here the American bikes doubled in price ....thanks so much for the replay..i will definitely ask you questions because am new to cycling and i wanns do it more
Does the left lever have any side movement at all? Just a 2x lever without actuating anything? Or is it fixed? I've heard of some converting left 2x shifters in a 1x setup to actuate dropper posts.
mine has some play. I assume they put a block or something inside to lock it out. it has the pivot though.
I didn’t notice much movement and haven’t seen this used to activate a dropper
it has about 1mm of play, like others mentioned, it feels like a blocker was put in place. I imagine you could get in there and engineer it to act as a dropper lever if it has the same play as the right lever.
hello there...how about install this on the minivelo tokyobike...is it ok
Do you have to buy a new wheel or hub to fit a 11 speed cassette if you are running the older 8 speed or 9 speed...?
typically no
Depends, but it is easy to find out by removing the cassette.
Assuming it is an HG body, if it has a 1.85mm spacer behind the cassette you are good.
If in doubt, any bike mechanic should be able to tell you in an instant with a quick glance. (8/9 specific wheels are dished differently so unfortunately just swapping free hub bodies is not going to work.)
Silver lining is that nearly all modern aftermarket wheels are designed to accept HG 10/11 cassettes and good stock wheels off of midrange road bikes are a very common item sold second hand.
Just bought a Hiland 700c road bike and it has these crappy Shimano TY21 thumb shifters (14 Speed). Do you know if they are compatible?
Oh and if you can, could you provide a link? Thanks!
Hello! I bought this groupset, but in my opinion with a damaged left brake lever.
On the left brake lever there is a broken bent plastic element to which the spring is attached, and on the right shifting\brake lever the plastic bent element is intact, there is no damage. At the same time, the left brake lever works, but this damaged plastic element inside it confuses me. Is the left brake lever supposed to work like this or did I get a damaged left brake lever?
He left lever is not designed to shift as far as I know if your bought the 1x11 setup
@@LockedinCycling Yes, I have exactly the SRX PRO 1x11 groupset. To make it better for you, look at the photo at the link, in it I indicated what was wrong with the left shifter: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZiduPjD_BicMPNbTN-xdk3uTPuESqChp/view?usp=drivesdk
Nice content! Is this compatible with Shimano 105 shifters?
I don’t think so based on shifting logic
Does this sensah left shifter work with Shimano Sora FD?
That state crankset looks prettier than the new campagnolo ekar
C. Medina 😂😂😂
Hey, just received my groupset... Do not want to seem dumb but how do you shift down the cassette?
First click of the shifter is down shift if you push it further it’s a up shift
@@LockedinCycling Brilliant! Thanks a lot. Did it take you long to take the habit?
Will this work if i install a trp hydraulic disc brake?
No but it would work with trp hyrd calipers
I just saw an eBay ad featuring an 11 speed cassette (9-46) with the sensah 1x group set. If it's correct and this group set can work with that type of cassette it changes the game.
Graham Adams yes sensah says it can take up to a 52t
This or the microshift adventX?
this is probably better for a winter bike as MS has smaller paddles for up and down, otherwise depends on your brifter preferences
Sorry if this is a stupid question but would this work with rim brakes? Thinking about putting this on my commuter bike.
Yes it would I would just double check with the pool ratio is since I am unsure so you get brakes that are compatible
@@LockedinCycling thanks!
Just bought Ignite.. work well with sora derailleur
The left shifter has any trim mechanism? What about the performance(than sora shifters) and durability ?
Will these work with vbrakes?
Hi! Anyone knows which derailleur can I use with the Sensah SRX pro 1x11 levers? I mean, another one, no the original from Sensah
Sram!?
Are the shifters Shimano MTB compatible? The RD looks the same as the Sensah RD for MTB
I’m not sure but I’d say it’s more likely to work with sram
Is it compatible with a sram mtb derailleur?
Will work with a 11-34 or maybe is too small for this derailleur?
I’m not sure what minimum is , I only knew the max capacity
Does this work with rim brakes?
I’d pull ratio is the same yes
It's this groupset better that turney or shimano Altus or Claris?
Yes
@@LockedinCycling it's like what groupset?
@@sebastianmunoz8635 I describe how it feels between shimano and sram but I’d say it’s similar to a tiagra or apex level but it has pros and cons to both
@@LockedinCycling Yes, it was hard for me to understand. do you have a link where i can buy it on aliexpress or amazon?
Greetings from Chile
@@sebastianmunoz8635 I don’t have a direct link but if you search it’ll pop up.
Can be used with v-brake?
As long as brake lever pull is correct yes this will work with mechanical brakes
Does the shifters compatible with rim brakes?
Yes
The capacity of the derailleur does not mean the same thing as max cassette size.
Can this be used for MV on 406 wheelset?
Not sure what mv means but wheelsets work with any drivetrain you just need to find a compatible cassette for the wheelset
@@LockedinCycling sorry. Minivelo on a 20 inch wheelset.
@@ishahloveain yea if it takes a 11 speed cassette
Can you tell me where you bought please
It came stock on my state bicycle al road i reviewed, but you can get the parts from Amazon or aliexpress
@@LockedinCycling sensah srx pro is state
@@jorgechimbo5383 they are separate companies but it is rebranded from them
@@LockedinCycling do you recomend the sensah srx pro for a gravel bike
Does anyone know if it is possible to run this rear derailleur with sram apex 1 shifters and a 11 speed 11-50 sunrace cassette? Thanks in advance.
I havent treid sram shifters, but cassette would be no issue
....just been informed that sensah srx pro RD only works with sram force 11 speed shifters. :(
@@synthcorelover that doesn’t make sense since apex or rival shifters work with all sram 1x derailuers
@@LockedinCycling ..now I'm a bit confuse then . Well i think i'll give a chance to sensah's shifters. Are they ok? Other alternative is stay in 10 speed and go microshift advent x 1x 11-48. What do you think it's better ( reliable) option.? Thanks a lot.
@@synthcorelover the sensah look better and are 11 speed over advent, but i didnt get to keep that bike with the groupset that long. It felt good, but the advent has a more positive shift click.
“I wonder if they can be used on my -“
“And state is considering making a rim brake version...”
“Oh :(“
I mean they're going to be short pull so they should work...
How much does this complete group weight?
I didn’t weigh them since they came in the complete bike, I believe they are listed on AliExpress though
can i use a roadbike cassette with that?
Yes
Can it works with SLX11-40 cassette?
Yea 11 speed
Is this better than a Shimano 105?
Raul Delgado Sanchez I haven’t ridden the newest gen of 105 but everyone I know who had it loves it, this group is just a budget alternative if your looking for a 1x system since 105 can’t handle the same size of cassette as this
Finding new generation 105 in stock for less than 4x the price of the sensah would be a serious challenge right now.
Shimano GRX 400 is also in a different category all together being hydro disc only and again 4x the price.
Microshift advent X is the only other option that falls right in. So basically in the budget mechanical road/gravel 1x it's those two battling it out. State bicycle chose Sensah Cannondale went with microshift on their base model topstone.
Sadly, I don't forsee shimano pushing out a Claris/tiagra level 1x to fight for the title of budget champ.
Other videos have shown sram compatibility for the brakes and rd 😄
Ming really !
is the srx po sti compatible on shimano mtb rd??
I don’t think so , I haven’t seen anyone run it with other brands of RD’s
On aliexpress, someone use the shifter with shimano slx RD. I'm going to buy these levers for using it with shimano XT
@@GiuseppeFuscoGuitar can you update base on your experience
@@vincenoah1010 yes! I've just ordered the levers. I have to wait 1 month for delivering...
@@vincenoah1010 Doesn't work with shimano. Srx lever doesn't have enough cable pull for shimano standard. I'm going to order the srx derailleur
Do you necessary have to use flat mount mechanical disc callipers to use with these shift levers? Or will a standard mount disc would work as well? The one's which usually come with mtb's and flatbar hybrids?
The sale of break does it matter it’s just the pool ratio needs to
Hi, great review I just ordered a set. Would you know if Sram Or Shimano hoods would be inerchangable with the with the Sensah levers?
I’m pretty sure they aren’t compatible, but shimano is the closet shape wise
8mm brake pull?? If so they should work with cantilever brakes. I might just buy it to test it out. $150 is a steal!!!
I dunno what the brake pull is I’m sorry
This or Microshift????
Same question. But I prefer the Microshift.
The video title says sxr instead of srx 👀👀
Zoey Marks thanks for the catch!
Mine seems fine. Just fine. lol..
slow down your saying like its scripted kindly make a good stop then point this point that
your too fast
lower you seat, man. it is too high
MrBirdshell666 it’s really not, I’ve been professionally fitted with that exact saddle and always measure saddle height after I assemble the bikes.
its at a totally reasonable height
Is the shifter compatible with shimano mtb RD?