Convert ultegra 6800 to DI2

phil485

So my Felt AR5 frame has just been replaced by an AR1 frame under warranty.

The AR5 was fitted with mechanical ultegra but the AR1 frame is DI2 ready so what would I need to do a conversion.
I've seen complete groupset but I don't need all that.

Of the top of my head

Battery,
Frt mech
Rear mech
Left and right shifter
Cables??????

Not seen or used DI2 before so totally in the dark.
Going to you tube and need to pop to lbs to get headset fitted so will talk to them as well.
But any advise on here would be good.

DKay

You'll also need junction box A, junction box B and the battery charger. You'll need x4 SD50 cables which will need to be bought in the correct lengths for your bike. Budget for replacing brake cables, as you might as well do it at the same time.

trailflow

I have a 'Shimano Ultegra 6870 Di2 Upgrade Kit' for sale if your interested.

Here ,scroll to the bottom.
viewtopic.php?f=40091&t=12979457

mitchgixer6

Just out of interest what was wrong with the original frame?

phil485

viewtopic.php?f=40013&t=12975546#p18956890

Link to thread, I think. Bottom bracket shell de bonded from the frame.

Think I may have to stay mechanical, just don't have the cash for the upgrade kit.

DKay

Phil485 wrote:

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40013&t=12975546#p18956890

Link to thread, I think. Bottom bracket shell de bonded from the frame.

Think I may have to stay mechanical, just don't have the cash for the upgrade kit.

Bit pointless asking then.

phil485

Not really as I knew roughly a price for the groupset.
I knew I didn't need all the kit so I thought it might be achievable.

As I said in the opening post I needed to do more research and this thread was part of that.

Bar Shaker

You can buy it as a kit from Merlin, without the ironware. Give them a call. Budget for about £700.

phil485

Cheers Bar Shaker,

Problem is I need a new wheelset and this would be a nice to have.
Think it might have to go on the backburner for now.