Electronic shifting. When Shimano introduced their DuraAce Di2 electronic group set to the world, plenty of people scoffed at the idea. Horror scenarios of having the battery go flat and being stuck in a 53-11 gear for the last hour of a ride were dreamt up but in the end, Shimano had done their homework and plenty of testing and the result was an industry first that is so refined you could be forgiven for thinking it had been on the market for 2 or 3 product generations.
K-Edge is a company based on innovation. While they may not necessarily invent a product, what they’re exceptional at is implementing an idea in a functional way. For years, professional mechanics on road teams would make chain catchers out of whatever they could, spokes, derailleur clamps, whatever they could modify to do the job. K-Edge saw this and machined up some alloy, anodised it in a range of colours and offered the world the perfect chain catcher.
It is with this spirit that K-Edge took to the Shimano DuraAce Di2 group set and set about modifying it for use on mountain bikes. The Ki2 kit as its known is designed to work seamlessly with Shimano’s XTR M980 2x10 groupset. Included in the kit are the front and rear derailleur’s, shifters, battery and wiring. The 2x10 cranks, chain cassette and brakes are available separately from Shimano and for the cranks and brakes, need to be the Race option. K-Edge have installed a custom long cage for the rear derailleur and a Braze-On clamp adapter for the front derailleur that spaces the derailleur out to accommodate the wider chain line of a mountain bike. Finally, the shifters are modified from the road version by hardwiring them into a machined mount that integrates perfectly into the clamp of the XTR brakes for one of the cleanest handlebar setups available.
There’s no getting around it, the K-Edge Ki2 kit is expensive so what are the benefits of the electronic shifting? The main thing you’ll notice is the front shifting. Changing into the big ring normally involves careful timing of the shift, backing off the power for a few seconds and holding the lever until the chain is picked up and moved onto the big ring. With Shimano’s electronic system, all you have to do is press a button and the rest just happens, smoothly, effortlessly and regardless of what conditions you shift under. Covered in mud, under power, it doesn’t matter, the gear change happens and it takes the least amount of effort from the rider of any system out there. Any questions about weather conditions, water and mud affecting the electronics have already been answered as the regular road version has been used in treacherous conditions in cyclocross races around the world including several World Championships so mud, ice, snow and rain can’t clog up your cables.
Manufacturer's Description
Welcome to the new standard of high performance for mountain bikes. Using their advanced engineering & machining expertise, AceCo Sport Group has adapted electronic road components and technology for mountain bikes.
Ki2 shift pods are the heart of your control center. They feature an ergonomic design that responds to your commands, regardless of trail or weather conditions. The result is fast, accurate shifting, even with a 36T cog. The optimized rear derailleur cage keeps your drivetrain running smooth and quiet, regardless of the terrain. Ki2 consists of precision machined components that have been engineered for seamless integration. All manufacturing is performed at our facilities in Boise, Idaho USA. Since aesthetics are important, Ki2 components are available in a variety of anodized colors.
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K-Edge Ki2 Di2 Component Kit
Electronic shifting. When Shimano introduced their DuraAce Di2 electronic group set to the world, plenty of people scoffed at the idea. Horror scenarios of having the battery go flat and being stuck in a 53-11 gear for the last hour of a ride were dreamt up but in the end, Shimano had done their homework and plenty of testing and the result was an industry first that is so refined you could be forgiven for thinking it had been on the market for 2 or 3 product generations.
K-Edge is a company based on innovation. While they may not necessarily invent a product, what they’re exceptional at is implementing an idea in a functional way. For years, professional mechanics on road teams would make chain catchers out of whatever they could, spokes, derailleur clamps, whatever they could modify to do the job. K-Edge saw this and machined up some alloy, anodised it in a range of colours and offered the world the perfect chain catcher.
It is with this spirit that K-Edge took to the Shimano DuraAce Di2 group set and set about modifying it for use on mountain bikes. The Ki2 kit as its known is designed to work seamlessly with Shimano’s XTR M980 2x10 groupset. Included in the kit are the front and rear derailleur’s, shifters, battery and wiring. The 2x10 cranks, chain cassette and brakes are available separately from Shimano and for the cranks and brakes, need to be the Race option. K-Edge have installed a custom long cage for the rear derailleur and a Braze-On clamp adapter for the front derailleur that spaces the derailleur out to accommodate the wider chain line of a mountain bike. Finally, the shifters are modified from the road version by hardwiring them into a machined mount that integrates perfectly into the clamp of the XTR brakes for one of the cleanest handlebar setups available.
There’s no getting around it, the K-Edge Ki2 kit is expensive so what are the benefits of the electronic shifting? The main thing you’ll notice is the front shifting. Changing into the big ring normally involves careful timing of the shift, backing off the power for a few seconds and holding the lever until the chain is picked up and moved onto the big ring. With Shimano’s electronic system, all you have to do is press a button and the rest just happens, smoothly, effortlessly and regardless of what conditions you shift under. Covered in mud, under power, it doesn’t matter, the gear change happens and it takes the least amount of effort from the rider of any system out there. Any questions about weather conditions, water and mud affecting the electronics have already been answered as the regular road version has been used in treacherous conditions in cyclocross races around the world including several World Championships so mud, ice, snow and rain can’t clog up your cables.
