Ready for blasting across mixed terrain conditions, this stunning model features a solid aluminium crankarm construction. This makes it ideal for pedalling over rock gardens, tree roots and debris as it's engineered to withstand even the most aggressive of riding conditions. Coming equipped with Shimano's Hollowtech II technology, this fantastic version provides the perfect balance of strength, weight and rotating performance, so you can enjoy maximum power transfer as you race for the podium. Lightweight 12 Speed MTB Crankset Powering you across every inch of the mountain, this sturdy component is also kitted out with a high-precision sealing in its bearing area. This increases its durability and longevity, so you can enjoy longer-lasting efficiency as you soar from the top of the hills to the forest floor. Weighing in at only 511g (approx.), this superb model allows you to benefit from optimum balance without adding any unnecessary grams to your ride. Please Note: This product page is for the Crankset only, chainring sold separately. Technologies: Providing the best balance of stiffness, strength, weight and rotating performance. The concept of HOLLOWTECH II technology is focused on producing a superior crankset which will maximize a rider’s power transfer. The rigidity of the crankset ensures pedaling efficiency while its weight, a key element of the crankset, you want light, aids in cycling longer distances over which the rider needs to pedal more. Naturally, SHIMANO strove for the optimum balance between the conflicting needs of stiffness while producing a lightweight crank. HOLLOWTECH technology is an ultra-lightweight hollow crankarm created by SHIMANO with the company’s own proprietary forging technology that also maintains rigidity. The addition of HOLLOWTECH II technology integrates the bottom bracket axle with the right crankarm for more stiffness and a weight savings to achieve a high-dimensional balance. Its outboard bottom bracket bearing system provides better weight distribution and more pedaling stability, allowing for more efficient power transfer. The HOLLOWTECH II crankset has been developed by pursuing the optimum balance of stiffness & rotating performance in a lightweight and beautiful crankset design. High Precision Sealing Moreover, HOLLOWTECH II crankset has a high-precision sealing in the bearing area to increase durability maintaining the excellent rotating performance for long periods.
Shimano RX 815 Di2 2x11 Speed Disc BrakeThis solid disc brake is specifically engineered for gravel riding, as it offers stiff and responsive braking performance. Whether you're exploring new surroundings or riding after work with your friends, this reliable model will keep you in full control of the ride. Its lever features a raised hood head which prevents hand misalignment and slippage, so you can ride comfortably across rough road conditions. Enjoy higher braking efficiency with reduced fatigue on longer rides, thanks to its improved grip and stopping performance. High-Performance Disc BrakeSimple to step up and maintain, its caliper delivers superior multi-surface braking control when riding across gravel and muddy terrain. Its piston's Ice Tech technology allows for high rigidity and excellent heat dissipation, so you can tackle every adventure with constant stable braking without loss.Features: Use: Gravel, Road Speed: 11 speed Reach Adjust: Tooled Shifter Type: Dual Control Lever Oil: Mineral oil Clamp Band Inner Diameter: 23.8-24.2mmTechnologies: Digital Integrated Intelligence: The revolutionary DI2 shifting system solves the challenges drivetrains present to the power-delivery equation in cycling. DI2 gives you instant, accurate, lighting-fast shifts the first and every time, at the push of a button. Even in the most extreme conditions, shifting is precise and controlled. You can change gear even under heavy load while climbing or accelerating. With DI2, you are in complete control. E-Tube: The E-Tube platform's “Plug & play” and D-FLY wireless connections make it easier than ever to check the system's status, and apply customized settings to DI2 and Shimano Steps components with a PC, tablet or smart phone. Shimano Electronic Intelligent System: The SEIS innovative shift technology is still based on the Shimano Index System that has proved its superior gear changing characteristics over the years. The big difference is that in this case, the shifting action is provided for by electronics instead of mechanics. Ice Technologies: XTR, SAINT, DEORE XT, SLX, ZEE, DEORE LX calipers are bundled with an Ice Technology piston in order to achieve optimised lightweight, high rigidity and heat dissipation. Oversized pistons transfer hydraulic power directly to the brake pad, and ceramic material is used to avoid heat transfer for constant stable braking, providing efficient stopping power transfer without loss.Click HERE to check out the Shimano Brake Reference Guides.A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Instead of telling gravel riders what they needed, we asked them what they wanted. Shimano spent two years listening and countless hours speaking with gravel enthusiasts from all over the world. We took to dirt and gravel roads, narrow singletrack paths, creek crossings, and mountain passes to test ourselves and our notions of drop bar cycling. We pinned on race numbers and packed up bikepacking bags. We choked on dust and reveled in mud. And the result of all that riding and all those new friendships? First, Shimano’s Gravel Alliance and now, Shimano GRX, the world’s first dedicated gravel component series.Choice. Shimano’s new GRX line is all about choice. Shimano doesn’t want to pigeonhole the way you ride, or decide for you what the best solution is for your riding style. While we’ve long been fans of double chainring drivetrains, we also recognize the value of a single chainring system. With GRX, Shimano offers both, each with gearing options that allow you to tailor your drivetrain to suit your tastes.With two different derailleur cage lengths, Shimano GRX ensures stable shifting and chain retention across a wide range of gearing options. Looking for maximum range while maintaining road cassette progression? Go with GRX’s 800 series 2x11 RD-RX810 or Di2 RD- RX815 rear derailleurs, designed for close ratio clusters, with 48/31 chainrings and an 11-34 cassette. Paired with 700c x 40mm tires, it delivers a top gear similar to a road bike with 25mm tires and a 50 x 11 gear. And on the low end, with its 31 x 34 combination, you get a gear that early mountain bikers would envy. It is the lowest gear currently on offer for premium road drivetrains (aside from Shimano’s own GRX 2x10 30-36 offering), perfect for climbing loose, dirt and gravel surfaces.Want to drop some weight, simplify your shifting, and still maintain a versatile range? Consider the 1x11 GRX option with either Shimano’s 11-40 or 11-42 cassette and a 40 or 42-tooth equipped crankset, shifted by a RD-RX812 or Di2 RD-RX817 wide ratio rear derailleur. You’ll lose a little, absolute top speed, but still love the 1:1 low gear ratio. If you live in an area without sustained or steep climbs, you might love the smaller gear steps of that same 1x11 front chainring with an 11-34 cassette. Options abound.What about when the weather turns autumnal and you contract a case of cyclocross fever? GRX 1x11 can quickly transform from gravel fun to CX focused with the change of a cassette.No matter the option you select, GRX rear derailleur offerings feature Shimano’s SHADOW Plus chain stabilizer that can be turned on or off depending on conditions. SHADOW Plus revolutionized the mountain bike world and now it’s been tuned for gravel and rough road riding in GRX. With a quieter drivetrain, SHADOW Plus helps you engage with your surroundings and enjoy time outside.Today’s gravel riders demand more of their bikes and of themselves. Shimano GRX gives them the options they need to Explore Beyond, tailoring their drivetrains to suit their needs and exceed their expectations. We’ll see you out there!Designed for riding on rough roads, through gravel and mud, to be able to carry on in comfort, stress-free, to wherever you want, to allow you to achieve that unique sense of accomplishment. The first groupset designed for Gravel riding Explore beyond. Introducing SHIMANO GRX.Game-Changing Innovation.Even on the roads less travelled, our new GRX tech will keep things smooth, silent and safe – with you always in control.Designed from the ground up for gravel adventure.Mix and match components to customise your bike for a wide range of terrains – and ride the way you want!Key Features:Raised hood head prevents hand misalignment and slippage,Recessed finger notch prevents upward slipping,Anti-slip texture and brake lever coating,Improved braking input performance,Higher brake lever axis and curved brake lever,Improved grip and confidence on choppy surfaces and descents,Higher braking efficiency reduces fatigue on long rides.
CeramicSpeed OSPW System Coated Shimano 10/11s 9000/6800 finished in Silver, will add a competitive edge to your riding with smoother gear changes, watts saved and envy to all who see your bike. Developed and designed entirely by CeramicSpeed, the Oversized Pulley Wheel (OSPW) System for Shimano 9000/6700 provides the ultimate optimization of your bicycle's drivetrain. This OSPW System features a set of 17-tooth aluminium Pulley Wheels, available in red and black, housed in a specially designed polyamide (PA) and carbon cage. The upper and lower 17-tooth oversized aluminium pulley wheels come fitted with either standard or coated CeramicSpeed Bearings. The Oversized Pulley Wheel (OSPW) System is the product of choice by many of the world's leading cycling teams and triathletes. This specific system is compatible with Ultegra 6700/6770/6800/6870 mechanical and Di2 rear derailleurs and Dura-Ace 7900/7970/9000/9070 mechanical and Di2 rear derailleurs. The cage is made from carbon fibre and reinforced PA while the 17-tooth pulley wheels are made from aluminium and mounted with high-quality CeramicSpeed coated bearings. The revolutionary OSPW System is mounted with CeramicSpeed coated bearings, which means it has undergone a special coating treatment to provide even more protection and lower friction. A very thin protective coating is applied to the bearing races, which further increases the resistance to corrosion or damage from foreign objects. The OSPW has been tested and confirmed to be the world’s fastest pulley wheel system, therefore enhancing your performance with free speed, which gives you a more efficient drivetrain. Since its introduction in 2015, the CeramicSpeed Oversized Pulley Wheel System has been through 13 unique derailleur compatibility developments. No other pulley system has the depth of use and trust as the CeramicSpeed OSPW, which counts both Men’s and Women’s Triathlon World Champions, World Tour professional road teams, XCO professional MTB Teams, and elite athletes worldwide as its users. Maintenance It’s important that you properly lubricate your bearings in order to ensure optimal performance and maximum longevity. Add oil to the outside of the bearing seal, so that oil can penetrate the bearing. Do this when you lubricate your chain, or if you have washed your bike or have been riding in wet or muddy conditions. This revolutionary OSPW System is developed, produced and assembled by hand in Denmark. This plug-and-play product is the result of an in-depth development process and has been designed for optimal performance. Created to answer the need for less friction (as much as 60%), increased speed and a more efficient drivetrain. This OSPW System helps you ride any distance comfortably. The optimisation of your drivetrain with the new CeramicSpeed OSPW System delivers access to industry-leading efficiency. The use of high-quality materials means this system will outlast other commonly used pulley wheels on the market.
Token C18CA Carbon MTB WheelsetWhether you're exploring the mountains with your friends or enjoying an all-day epic event, this MTB (mountain bike) wheelset is engineered for performance. It features a full carbon clincher rim construction, which means that you'll benefit from its exceptional strength to weight ratio. As a result, you'll enjoy its stiffness and strength when climbing, but on the way down you'll notice its low weight propelling you on.The C18CA is built for strength and speed and is equipped with Token's Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT), which not only cuts down on vibrations but most importantly for MTB riders, provides extra strength to withstand harsh punishment from the terrain.Weighing in at 1280g for a set, the C18CA is marked to be a serious contender for the off-road circuit.Features: Material: Full Carbon Fibre Clincher Use: MTB Type: Clincher Rim Profile: 18mm Hub: TK4925 Disc Hubset Axle Size: Front: 15x100; Rear 12x142 Freehub Compatibility: Shimano Hole Count: Front: 24; Rear: 28 Bearings: Sealed Spokes: SAPIM CX-RAY aero black spokes Nipples: Alloy external nipples Wheel Size: 26" Single or Pair: Pair Tubeless Ready: Yes Manufacturer's Part Number: TK-12BWRC18CASBK Weight: 1280g (pair)Technologies: AVT (Anti-Vibration Technology): Token fused a top-secret material with carbon to create AVT (Anti-Vibration Technology). Weight for weight, AVT is eight times stronger than steel, resistant to high temperatures, fatigue, impact and corrosion from chemicals or saltwater. Token cast a layer of AVT inside of the rim which gives you a super high tensile strength wheel and significantly reduces vibrations External Nipples: External nipples allow you to maintain wheels more convenientlyBuy Token Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Shimano Ultegra R8170 C50 Carbon CL Disc WheelThe Shimano Ultegra R8170 C50 Wheel features a 50mm-deep full carbon tubeless ready rim with Shimano D2 rim profiling. This rim offers exceptional aerodynamic efficiency and agility while maintaining stability and control during strong cross winds. Suited to climbing sessions, long-distance fast events and epic endurance rides, this wheel features a centre lock disc rotor mount and is compatible with Shimano 11 and 12-Speed drivetrain systems.Balancing aerodynamics, weight, and affordability, the new Ultegra R8170 C50 wheelset is sure to inspire action on your group ride with its all-new tubeless carbon rim and updated, 12 and 11-speed compatible hub. Summiting climbs, carving descents, or cruising the flats, the new C50 is the jack of all trades among the new Ultegra R8170 wheel lineup. The tubeless, carbon rim features a 21 mm internal width that pairs nicely with wider, modern tires while the HYPERGLIDE cassette body is compatible with 11 and 12-speed cassettes. Centre-Lock Disc Rotor MountThe Centre Lock system makes an easy rotor installation possible with a spline mount and a lock ring. The lock ring mounting system reduces the total working hours by shortening the amount of time of both installation and de-installation. In addition, the secure fixing by the spline mount enhances precision and rigidity while improving braking efficiency. D2 Aerodynamic Rim ProfileAerodynamic performance is affected by wind direction. To create the D2 rim, Shimano engineers considered both frontal and crosswinds, aiming to achieve optimal performance in real-world riding conditions. Extensive prototype testing, in the wind tunnel and on the road, proved that a wide rim shape with a deep tire bed performs best across a wide range of conditions. At yaw angles ranging from 0 to 15 degrees, the Shimano D2 rim profile reduces air drag better than others aero shape rims. This rim design also boosts lateral wheel stiffness and offers improved vertical compliance for increased control, comfort and durability on the road. Shimano E-Thru Axle SystemThe tool-less type thru-axle skewer system optimizes rigidity and weight balance and enables easy operation with a reliable internal cam mechanism. The 15 mm thru-axle system is 15% stiffer torsionally and 25% stiffer in transverse shear than a traditional 9 mm quick release front axle system. High rigidity is secured while keeping the optimum weight balance. The E-Thru axle hub system minimizes the distortion of suspension while maintaining lightweight for riding around sharp corners at high speed. Rear Wheel OPTBAL Spoke SystemThe OPTBAL rear wheel spoke system features 21 spokes—14 on the drive side and 7 on the non-drive side. Cassette spacing in today's wheels produces unbalanced tension in traditional 1:1 spoke systems. This unbalance is intensified with the 11-speed cassette, producing nearly double the tension on the drive side spokes. Generally, high and low tension spokes have respectively tendency toward breaking down and coming loose spoke nipples. Unbalanced tension affects durability and strength. The OPTBAL design rebalances spoke tension, enhancing wheel rigidity and strength for a more durable wheel. Features: Series: Ultegra R8100 Series Rim: Carbon Tubeless Ready 50mm height full carbon rim Internal Rim Width: 21 mm Shared rim profile with R9200 Dura-Ace wheels Improved aerodynamics Axle: 12 mm E-THRU Rear Speeds: 11/12-Speed Shimano Disc Rotor Mount: Centre Lock Weight: Front: 698g; Rear: 872gA 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Simple to set up and maintain, this superb model's caliper features Ice Tech technology which allows for amazing heat dissipation even under load. Its lever delivers the same light shifting operation as top tier systems, so you can enjoy outstanding stopping power at an attractive price point. This is the ultimate choice for riders who want to take their exploring further with superior mixed-terrain control. Technologies: Shimano Index System: Every Shimano equipped multi-gear bicycle includes Shimano S.I.S - Shimano Indexed Shifting. It's the technology behind that "click" you hear and feel every time you shift through your gears. That "click" captures the light, precise, and consistent shifting bikes equipped with Shimano deliver. It's the sound of perfect gear changes, of levers directing derailleurs in harmony, and the feeling that resonates into your hand, letting you know that your commands are being answered. Servo Wave Action: When you pull a Servo Wave brake lever, initial pad travel is fast, so little lever movement is needed to bring the pads into contact with the rotor. The power multiplication factor then increases rapidly at the pad-to-rim contact so more of the lever stroke is used to apply greater braking power with improved control. Reach Adjust: Each brake lever is equipped with a reach adjust mechanism. The distance from the handlebar grip to lever can be adjusted to suit any hand size, type of riding and individual rider preferences. Dual Control Lever: The Dual Control Lever has brake and shifting functions in the system and enables easy operation. Ergonomic innovation is probably more critical to the higher standard performance than the added gearing. The shift internals borrow the robustness from our MTB technology and are so smooth and effortless that one finger shifts front and rear are possible. Indeed, shifting is the ultimate act of Shimano Total Integration and simply has to be experienced to be understood. Ice Technologies: The fade, which can occur to disc brake rotor and pad when braking on a long downhill ride has a negative impact on the braking performance. Shimano has adopted Ice Technologies disc brake rotor and Ice Technologies pad to realize the cooling technology for consistent performance. The clad disc brake rotor blade, which has a 3 layer-sandwich structure of stainless steel, aluminium and stainless steel, provides better radiation performance achieving from 400˚C to 300˚C surface temperature. Also, the radiation fin has been adopted for the pad. Moreover, the clad disc brake rotor blade and the radiator fin provide long pad life, less noise, less fade and lightweight. One Way Bleeding: One Way Bleeding was developed for quick and easy prevention of air in our hydraulic system. We have streamlined the oil route throughout the system to prevent air bubbles from being captured in the system. One way oil routing plus a funnel tool with mineral oil provides an easy and clean bleeding system.
Balancing aerodynamics, weight, and affordability, the new Ultegra R8170 C50 wheelset is sure to inspire action on your group ride with its all-new tubeless carbon rim and updated, 12 and 11-speed compatible hub. Summiting climbs, carving descents, or cruising the flats, the new C50 is the jack of all trades among the new Ultegra R8170 wheel lineup. The tubeless, carbon rim features a 21 mm internal width that pairs nicely with wider, modern tires while the HYPERGLIDE cassette body is compatible with 11 and 12-speed cassettes. Centre-Lock Disc Rotor Mount The Centre Lock system makes an easy rotor installation possible with a spline mount and a lock ring. The lock ring mounting system reduces the total working hours by shortening the amount of time of both installation and de-installation. In addition, the secure fixing by the spline mount enhances precision and rigidity while improving braking efficiency. D2 Aerodynamic Rim Profile Aerodynamic performance is affected by wind direction. To create the D2 rim, Shimano engineers considered both frontal and crosswinds, aiming to achieve optimal performance in real-world riding conditions. Extensive prototype testing, in the wind tunnel and on the road, proved that a wide rim shape with a deep tire bed performs best across a wide range of conditions. At yaw angles ranging from 0 to 15 degrees, the Shimano D2 rim profile reduces air drag better than others aero shape rims. This rim design also boosts lateral wheel stiffness and offers improved vertical compliance for increased control, comfort and durability on the road. Shimano E-Thru Axle System The tool-less type thru-axle skewer system optimizes rigidity and weight balance and enables easy operation with a reliable internal cam mechanism. The 15 mm thru-axle system is 15% stiffer torsionally and 25% stiffer in transverse shear than a traditional 9 mm quick release front axle system. High rigidity is secured while keeping the optimum weight balance. The E-Thru axle hub system minimizes the distortion of suspension while maintaining lightweight for riding around sharp corners at high speed. Rear Wheel OPTBAL Spoke System The OPTBAL rear wheel spoke system features 21 spokes—14 on the drive side and 7 on the non-drive side. Cassette spacing in today’s wheels produces unbalanced tension in traditional 1:1 spoke systems. This unbalance is intensified with the 11-speed cassette, producing nearly double the tension on the drive side spokes. Generally, high and low tension spokes have respectively tendency toward breaking down and coming loose spoke nipples. Unbalanced tension affects durability and strength. The OPTBAL design rebalances spoke tension, enhancing wheel rigidity and strength for a more durable wheel.
Road riding has never been this much fun. That's because the redesigned Ultegra ST-R8170 Dual Control Levers have all-new ergonomics, even more precise brake modulation, and wireless electronic shifting. This trifecta lets you focus on the next sprint, the next descent, or the next joke from your riding partner. Shimano's new Ultegra ST-R8170 brake levers bring enhanced modulation and control to every ride by employing Shimano's proven SERVO WAVE technology. The all-new Di2 platform, used on both Dura-Ace and Ultegra, untethers the shifters while delivering the world's fastest, most reliable wireless shifting. Your time on the bike is precious, let Shimano make it even better. Servo Wave Precise Braking Control When you pull a Servo Wave brake lever, initial pad travel is fast, so little lever movement is needed to bring the pads into contact with the rotor. The power multiplication factor then increases rapidly at the pad-to-rim contact so more of the lever stroke is used to apply greater braking power with improved control. Shimano DCL Dual Control Lever DCL stands for Dual Control Lever. It has brake and shifting functions in the system and enables easy operation. Ergonomic innovation is as critical to higher standard performance as the added gearing. The shift internals borrows the robustness from Shimano's MTB technology and is so smooth and effortless that one finger shifts front and rear are possible. Indeed, shifting is the ultimate act of Shimano Total Integration and simply has to be experienced to be understood. Please Note: this model is for the Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 12 Speed Disc Shifter only - the hydraulic brake caliper is sold separately.
Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 12 Speed Disc ShifterThe Ultegra R8170 Di2 12 Speed Disc Shifter from Shimano is compatible Shimano Di2 electronic drivetrain systems and Servo Wave hydraulic disc brakes. This shifter system offers exceptional comfort and easy-to-use ergonomics with lighter and smoother brake lever action and exceptional gear shifting accuracy in all weather conditions.Road riding has never been this much fun. That's because the redesigned Ultegra ST-R8170 Dual Control Levers have all-new ergonomics, even more precise brake modulation, and wireless electronic shifting. This trifecta lets you focus on the next sprint, the next descent, or the next joke from your riding partner. Shimano's new Ultegra ST-R8170 brake levers bring enhanced modulation and control to every ride by employing Shimano's proven Servo Wave technology. The all-new Di2 platform, used on both Dura-Ace and Ultegra, untethers the shifters while delivering the world's fastest, most reliable wireless shifting. Your time on the bike is precious, let Shimano make it even better. Servo Wave Precise Braking ControlWhen you pull a Servo Wave brake lever, initial pad travel is fast, so little lever movement is needed to bring the pads into contact with the rotor. The power multiplication factor then increases rapidly at the pad-to-rim contact so more of the lever stroke is used to apply greater braking power with improved control. Shimano DCL Dual Control LeverDCL stands for Dual Control Lever. It has brake and shifting functions in the system and enables easy operation. Ergonomic innovation is as critical to higher standard performance as the added gearing. The shift internals borrows the robustness from Shimano's MTB technology and is so smooth and effortless that one finger shifts front and rear are possible. Indeed, shifting is the ultimate act of Shimano Total Integration and simply has to be experienced to be understood. Please Note: this model is for the Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 12 Speed Disc Shifter only - the hydraulic brake caliper is sold separately. Features: Clean Cockpit: Electronic connection enhances the aerodynamic effect and ensures easy maintenance Unparalleled ergonomics engineering refined with pros' feedback Raised hood peak improves ergonomics Optimised brake control Lighter, smoother lever action Enhanced modulation thanks to an expanded braking control area Compatible with wired and wireless connection Available for use with additional satellite shifters High electronic energy efficiency 1.5 to 2 years of battery life with easy-to-change CR1632 shifter batteriesA 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Shimano GRX 810 2x11 Speed Disc BrakeThis highly-efficient 11 speed disc brake is perfect for gravel riding as it delivers greater mixed-terrain control. Its lever features the same light shifting operation as top tier systems, so you can enjoy outstanding stopping power at an affordable price. Simple to set up and maintain, its caliper uses some of the best Shimano technologies such as Ice Tech, which allows for excellent heat dissipation even under load. Bringing you greater multi-surface braking control, this brake is a perfect choice of upgrade for riders who want to take their adventures further than before.Features: Use: Gravel, Road Speed: 11 speed Reach Adjust: Tooled Oil: Mineral oil Excellent heat dissipation Convenient tool access Easy and clean bleeding system Simple set up and maintenance Technologies: Shimano Index System: Every Shimano equipped multi-gear bicycle includes Shimano S.I.S - Shimano Indexed Shifting. It's the technology behind that "click" you hear and feel every time you shift through your gears. That "click" captures the light, precise, and consistent shifting bikes equipped with Shimano deliver. It's the sound of perfect gear changes, of levers directing derailleurs in harmony, and the feeling that resonates into your hand, letting you know that your commands are being answered. Servo Wave Action: When you pull a Servo Wave brake lever, initial pad travel is fast, so little lever movement is needed to bring the pads into contact with the rotor. The power multiplication factor then increases rapidly at the pad-to-rim contact so more of the lever stroke is used to apply greater braking power with improved control. Reach Adjust: Each brake lever is equipped with a reach adjust mechanism. The distance from the handlebar grip to lever can be adjusted to suit any hand size, type of riding and individual rider preferences. Dual Control Lever: The Dual Control Lever has brake and shifting functions in the system and enables easy operation. Ergonomic innovation is probably more critical to the higher standard performance than the added gearing. The shift internals borrow the robustness from our MTB technology and are so smooth and effortless that one finger shifts front and rear are possible. Indeed, shifting is the ultimate act of Shimano Total Integration and simply must be experienced to be understood. Ice Technologies: The fade, which can occur to disc brake rotor and pad when braking on a long downhill ride has a negative impact on the braking performance. Shimano has adopted Ice Technologies disc brake rotor and Ice Technologies pad to realize the cooling technology for consistent performance. The clad disc brake rotor blade, which has a 3 layer-sandwich structure of stainless steel, aluminium and stainless steel, provides better radiation performance achieving from 400˚C to 300˚C surface temperature. Also, the radiation fin has been adopted for the pad. Moreover, the clad disc brake rotor blade and the radiator fin provide long pad life, less noise, less fade and lightweight. One Way Bleeding: One Way Bleeding was developed for quick and easy prevention of air in our hydraulic system. We have streamlined the oil route throughout the system to prevent air bubbles from being captured in the system. One-way oil routing plus a funnel tool with mineral oil provides an easy and clean bleeding system.Click HERE to check out the Shimano Brake Reference Guides.A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
High performance Ultegra Wireless hydraulic Servo Wave disc brake Di2 STI's give you control, modulation and power with minimal effort in all riding conditions Wireless connectivity to the front and rear derailleurs for effortless trouble free gear shifts,With Di2 technology shifting is easy and precise - just a light touch, as soft as a mouse click, is sufficient for the front or rear derailleur to instantaneously select the correct gear,Full and semi synchronized shifting programable, Synchro shift compatible meaning a single shifter can control both front and rear shifting which can be fully custom tuned to your riding preferences. Semi synchronized shifting means when a front shift is made the rear mech will automatically correct to the appropriate ratio,Simply pressing tactile buttons allows effortless and comfortable shifting even when your hands are cold,Drop bar STI with shift buttons located in a near identical place to the positions you'd assume shifting using a mechanical Shimano STI,Hydraulic brake lever with Servo Wave provides excellent stopping power with less effort especially from the hood position,Hydraulic reservoir tank provides pad to rotor clearance auto-adjust maintaining braking performance during pad wear,Finely tuneable reach adjusters for the levers enable custom fitment for all hands,Levers use CR1632 batteries which last for approximately 1.5-2 years.