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New 105 groupset announced

  • 10-02-2010 5:22pm
    #1
    Bunnyhopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭


    http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/first-look-new-shimano-105-road-groupset

    "Marginally lighter, but 10 percent cheaper"

    2481g compared to 2559g for current version (doesn't say exactly which version)
    Double, Compact available May, Triple in June
    No titanium sprockets or Hollowglide outer ring
    No carbon levers
    Silver or black finish
    Under-bar-tape cable routing
    1-28T, 11-25T, 12-25T and 12-27T cassettes

    More details in the full article.


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  • #2
    Bunnyhopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Bunnyhopper


    I notice that Evans have a few bikes featuring this groupset on sale already - Cannondale Six, Fuji Pro, and Pinnacle Aeos.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/


  • #3
    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    im gonna hazard a guess and say its basically this years ultegra, but with a different name

    mind you, no harm in that,


  • #4
    jdt101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭jdt101


    Bunnyhopper wrote: »
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/first-look-new-shimano-105-road-groupset

    "Marginally lighter, but 10 percent cheaper"

    2481g compared to 2559g for current version (doesn't say exactly which version)
    Double, Compact available May, Triple in June
    No titanium sprockets or Hollowglide outer ring
    No carbon levers
    Silver or black finish
    Under-bar-tape cable routing
    1-28T, 11-25T, 12-25T and 12-27T cassettes

    More details in the full article.

    1-28T cassette.... that's some serious spacing.... :)


  • #5
    Bunnyhopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Bunnyhopper


    jdt101 wrote: »
    1-28T cassette.... that's some serious spacing.... :)

    Beats even the Apex :)

    I'd fix the post but it's a teeny bit outside the editing window by now.


  • #6
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    chrisbonnie wrote: »
    im gonna hazard a guess and say its basically this years ultegra, but with a different name

    mind you, no harm in that,
    It's functionally the same as 7900 Dura Ace/6700 Ultegra but with heavier materials.


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  • #7
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    Was thinking about an upgrade to 105..... checked CRC and Wiggle for the prices... maybe not! Hold off for a new bike with the money and just get DA.


  • #8
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    CRC and Wiggle have never been competitive for groupsets. Merlin have it for 505 euro but I reckon if you shopped around town you might find a good price.

    I don't think 105 represents good value for money unless you buy it with a bike. It's still a good groupset, but most people who view this as an upgrade are probably riding 8 or 9 speed bikes. A complete bike is a better option rather than sticking a 500 euro groupset on an entry level frame that probably still has its entry level wheelset and finishing kit.


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