![]() ![]() The new groupset uses the same semi-wired platform as Dura-Ace R9200 and enjoys Servo Wave tech at the brakes whilst also featuring the same increase in the size of shifter hood.Īs per Dura-Ace, there is the option to spec the groupset with a power meter as standard. The newest 12-speed Shimano Ultegra family - R8100 supersedes 11-speed Ultegra R8000 and the two are not compatible. ![]() This applies even more so with the launch of Shimano Ultegra R8100, which coincided with that of Dura-Ace R9200 - meaning the groupsets share a lot of identical tech. Shimano Ultegra is considered to be the thrifty racer's choice, carrying much of the performance of Dura-Ace, with a reduced price tag. You can read our full review of Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 here. The gap between the pad and rotor was increased, and 'Servo Wave' tech was incorporated - again, this comes from the mountain bike family and is aimed at reducing the free stroke and creating a more immediate connection between the pads and rotors. Shimano made changes to the braking tech within this launch. An 11-28 was promised at launch but is not yet available. You can buy a dual-sided Dura-Ace power meter as well as a non-power meter chainset.Īt the back, the two options are 11-30 and 11-34, there is no longer an 11-25 as Shimano said few riders opted for this narrow range. Shimano has released a new 54/40 chainset, replacing the 53/39 - the 50/34 and 52/36 still exist. The cassette still starts with an 11t sprocket, the gaps are just now smaller between the 6th, 7th and 8th sprockets. The groupset uses a Hyperglide+ cassette - similar to the brand's mountain bike options, which is claimed to speed up rear shifts. The shifters have grown in size Shimano said this was because they'd become too small, and pros complained they felt unstable on uneven ground, but the argument could be made that tech changes made a hood size increase necessary. Dura-Ace can be set up with satellite shifter buttons that are wired into the main levers, allowing you to shift from the bar tops or the drops in addition to the main levers. There is still a rim brake option if you prefer rim brakes.Īccording to Shimano, Dura-Ace 9200 offers an increase in shifting speed, with a claimed 58 percent decrease in rear derailleur operating time and a 45 percent decrease in front derailleur operating time. Whilst Shimano will continue to manufacture parts to serve existing set-ups, new Dura-Ace is now Di2 only. It also features improved disc braking technology. This new 12-speed groupset is semi-wireless with the option of wireless communication from the levers to the derailleurs, which are powered via wires to a central battery mounted within the bike's frame. Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 was superseded by Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 in 2021. If you're looking to replace parts of a groupset make sure that you've got the right series number many parts are cross-compatible between series but some aren't. Within each groupset there's a series number, so the latest Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 supersedes the older Dura-Ace R9100, which itself was a successor to Dura-Ace R9000, etc. Shimano also produces GRX, its first dedicated gravel bike groupset, offering it in both mechanical and electronic 11 speed, as well as mechanical 10 speed, and all with hydraulic disc brakes. Lower down the pecking order, you'll either get mechanical disc brakes or rim brakes, often from a brand other than Shimano. The latest versions of Ultegra and Dura-Ace are 12-speed, with Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system.ĭura-Ace, Ultegra, 105 (but not 105 Di2) and Tiagra models offer the option of hydraulic disc brakes as well as rim brakes. You'll find Ultegra on bikes from around $5,000 / £4,000 and Dura-Ace on the most expensive bikes, typically retailing for $8,000 / £7,000 and upwards. Ultegra is next and is very similar to Dura-Ace in terms of performance, though Dura-Ace is lighter. Shimano offers 105 with mechanical (cable operated) shifting, but also with 12-speed electronic shifting, called Shimano 105 Di2. Shimano 105 is considered Shimano's first performance groupset, and for many people it is the best option in combining performance, value and longevity. Tiagra is the next step up, followed by Shimano 105 which is typically specced on bikes costing upwards of $2,000 / £1,500. The Japanese brand offers a wide range of groupsets - starting with Claris and Sora, which you'll find on entry level road bikes. ![]() The large majority of built road bikes come with a primarily Shimano groupset, though you'll sometimes find they include some components from other brands to keep costs down - such as TRP brakes or FSA chainsets. Read further down the page for information on individual components - whilst you'll find information about the 'big three' providers below.
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