Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sensah shifters and Shimano derailleurs. Is this combination the ultimate budget groupset?
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
I buy A LOT of cheap bike parts from AliExpress, so have tons of experience with Sensah, specifically their Empire and SRX Pro 11 speed groupsets. These both use the same cable pull ratios as SRAM, which means the shifters are not compatible with Shimano derailleurs. However recently Sensah released their Team Pro shifters. They use the same cable pull ratios as Shimano gear, so for the first time you can now mix Sensah shifters with Shimano derailleurs.
On my Chinese carbon rim brake road bike, I’m currently running an 11 speed Shimano drivetrain, so I took the opportunity to mix the Team pro shifters with a 105 R7000 rear derailleur, and a Tiagra 4700 front derailleur.
It works surprisingly well, and once you get it dialled in the shifting is smooth, reliable, and responsive. Even the shifting at the front between the big and small chainrings is fantastic. However, there were a few issues after the first ride, and a pretty loud ratting noise came from both team pro shifters.
So in this episode, I’ll install the shifters, fix the rattling issue, show the changes Sensah have made to the design, and tell you whether these are worth buying.
Official Sensah Store:
aliexpress.com/store/5888062
Also just FYI, Sensah did supply the shifters for free, but they haven't paid me anything, nor did they have any input on this review.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:47 – Sponsor segment
02:23 – Intro
04:35 – Current bike setup
06:57 – Team Pro installation
13:23 – First ride & rattling sound
17:42 – Shifting performance
19:34 – Sensah shifter design updates
21:38 – Final thoughts & cost
24:03 – Should you buy?
27:13 – Total bike weight
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram: instagram.com/tracevelo
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of Siroko & Sensah, other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
Sensah shifters and Shimano derailleurs. Is this combination the ultimate budget groupset?
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
I buy A LOT of cheap bike parts from AliExpress, so have tons of experience with Sensah, specifically their Empire and SRX Pro 11 speed groupsets. These both use the same cable pull ratios as SRAM, which means the shifters are not compatible with Shimano derailleurs. However recently Sensah released their Team Pro shifters. They use the same cable pull ratios as Shimano gear, so for the first time you can now mix Sensah shifters with Shimano derailleurs.
On my Chinese carbon rim brake road bike, I’m currently running an 11 speed Shimano drivetrain, so I took the opportunity to mix the Team pro shifters with a 105 R7000 rear derailleur, and a Tiagra 4700 front derailleur.
It works surprisingly well, and once you get it dialled in the shifting is smooth, reliable, and responsive. Even the shifting at the front between the big and small chainrings is fantastic. However, there were a few issues after the first ride, and a pretty loud ratting noise came from both team pro shifters.
So in this episode, I’ll install the shifters, fix the rattling issue, show the changes Sensah have made to the design, and tell you whether these are worth buying.
Official Sensah Store:
aliexpress.com/store/5888062
Also just FYI, Sensah did supply the shifters for free, but they haven't paid me anything, nor did they have any input on this review.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:47 – Sponsor segment
02:23 – Intro
04:35 – Current bike setup
06:57 – Team Pro installation
13:23 – First ride & rattling sound
17:42 – Shifting performance
19:34 – Sensah shifter design updates
21:38 – Final thoughts & cost
24:03 – Should you buy?
27:13 – Total bike weight
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram: instagram.com/tracevelo
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of Siroko & Sensah, other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
