I found this one in my in-tray which I thought was interesting as we see the high-end feature trickle-down continue
Shimano have spiced up the latest 105 offering
Along with a mid-compact 52-36T crankset (adds to existing 50-34T & 53-39T) here are some more options:
- disk (BR-R7070 calipers, ST-R7020/25) levers) or rim brake options
- hydraulic dual control levers (ST-R7020)
- 11 speed rear cassettes eg 11-30 (CS-R7000)
- the long cage rear derailleur (RD-R7000-GS) can accommodate up to an 11-34T cassette
- Same aesthetic as Ultegra
- chain stabilizing rear deraileur for Ultegra RX – RD-RX800/RX805
Availability June 2018, Source: shimano.com
Last Updated on 24 January 2026 by the5krunner
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