It was never going to be easy to improve on the Ultegra 6800 but there are clear improvements with its aesthetics and performance. Shimano has evolved the Ultegra series, which hugely benefits from the joys of its bigger brother's technology, Dura-Ace R9000. Infused with state-of-the-art technology, the Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset is superbly stiff, light, and responsive. This Ultegra groupset is a major upgrade on any racing or training road bike. Shimano Ultegra R8000 Hollowtech II Crankset This FC-R8000 Hollowtech II Crankset will make sure you transfer power into speed. With the added bonus of offering weight reduction without sacrificing stiffness, this crankset supports a wide range of gear combinations to suit the fastest downhill section and the steepest mountain pass. The crankarm is redesigned to provide your bike with a fine aesthetic upgrade. Features: Bolt Circle Diameter: 4x110mm asymmetric Chainline: 43.5mm New 4-arm design for a stiff, lightweight performance Hollowtech II construction Hollowglide chainrings 11-Speed Compatible Same bolt circle diameter for compact and traditional double chainsets means that one crankarm fits all chainring sizes Weight: 681g (52-36T), 674g (50-34T) Dual Control Shifters Set STI Ultegra R8000 Offering an increase in accuracy and shifting precision, these Dual Control Levers have a greater reach for adjusting your break and gear levers. The internal shifting unit is updated to offer quick and intuitive shifting. *Please Note: Supplied with inner Gear cables only and does not include brake cables. Features: Material: Carbon Fibre (brake lever) Shift Cable: Polymer coated Ergonomic design with greater reach Light action, define click engagement, vivid index shifting Updated internal shifting unit Powerful and controllable braking system Weight: 438g (Set) Ultegra Rear Derailleur R8000 The RD-R8000 reduces shifting effort at the lever whilst retaining a quick and precise response. Featuring integrated Shadow RD Technology with its race-proven, low-profile design, the rear derailleur is more compact and fits closer to the frame, ensuring less damage in a crash. Features: Shadow RD Technology Precise and accurate shifting Weight: 200g (Short Cage) Ultegra Front Derailleur R8000 The FD-R8000 evolves to provide an ultra-smooth shifting action that flawlessly moves your chain up and down whenever required. with zero delays, you can enjoy a shift that is crisp and concise. Features: Mounting Type: Braze-on Newly designed pull arm for more direct and easy shifting Weight: 92g Ultegra Brake Set R8000 Enhanced with a new, sleek design, the Ultegra caliper brake has narrower gaps between the arms for a reduced profile and compatibility with 28c tyres. The stabiliser between the axles improves braking performance by delivering clear contact to bring you to a balanced stop. Features: Balanced stopping action Smooth and light operation with increased modulation Compatible with up to 28c tyres Weight: 360g (Set) 11-Speed R8000 Ultegra Cassette At the heart of Shimano's 'rider-tuned philosophy' lies their belief in offering superior choice. With a huge range of cassette options, you'll conquer any terrain. Features: Speed: 11-Speed Tooth Count: Separate 11-28T, 11-25T and 11-32T options Weight: 232g Shimano HG701 Ultegra and XT 11 Speed Chain Featuring a durable stainless steel build with a range of performance-enhancing technologies, the Shimano HG701 Ultegra and XT 11 Speed Chain offers smooth, crisp shifting for both road cycling and mountain bike (MTB) riding. Speed: 11-Speed Links: 114 Weight: 257g Technologies: Shadow RD: Traditional derailleurs extend wider than the profile of your bike. With its low-profile design, Shadow RD is a more compact derailleur that fits closer to the frame, with more direct cable routing. Shadow RD maintains a consistent distance to the cassette for increased shift stability. The reduced body width creates a sleek and smooth appearance, ensuring less damage in a crash. Please note that this groupset does not come supplied with outer cables. Front mech support plates not included. A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products.
Thanks to its rigid alloy sprocket carrier, this 10-speed Shimano Ultegra 6700 road cassette offers the perfect balance of reduced weight and better shifting performance, even under the most demanding gear changes. This cassette will be compatible with any 10 Speed Shimano HG11 freehub, as well as any Shimano 10 speed chain. Please note: This item does not come with a freehub spacer.
This 10-speed double chainring features Shimano's Hyperglide and Dyna-Sys technologies. Remarkably stable and extremely efficient, the Shimano XT 10-Speed Double Chainring is an excellent upgrade or replacement component.
With its advanced ergonomics and shift logic, the Shimano XT Di2 M8050 11 Speed Shifters deliver seamless control and instant response. Free from mechanical limitations, its rotary switch design follows the rider’s natural hand movement and features customisable lever ergonomics. The short stroke levers provide light action with a vivid indexed feel to improve shift accuracy even in the roughest trail conditions, while the versatility of Di2’s programmable shift logic allows the rider to custom tune the system to their riding style. Weight: 90g (each)
The all-new 2013 Dura-Ace group is the result of 40 years of development and innovation, tested to the limit at the highest level of competition in road racing, time trials and cyclo-cross. Dura-Ace delivers concentration, control and confidence with slick, fast, accurate performance that you can depend upon without distraction. Dura-Ace now has an 11-speed cassette with numerous gearing options to cover all situations. Leading edge design, materials and construction reduce weight, improve stiffness and enhance control.
It features the iconic Shimano Hollowtech II construction process making it one of the most advanced cranksets on the market today. Furthermore, it Provides the highest drivetrain efficiency, stiffness and lightest weight and it achieves this exceptional combination in a sleek and stylish 2x direct mount transmission.
For riders who are drawn to the unknown trails and terrain, this stunning 2x12 model delivers the ultimate gearing ratio for every ride. Its chainrings feature Dynamic Chain Engagement+ technology which holds your chain securely on the rowdiest of runs. Weave from trail to trail with its 36 to 26 teeth allowing for almost unlimited possibilities to dominate whatever the mountain has to throw at you. To top it off, its hollow forged crank arms make it immensely robust for carving your way around without any excess weight holding you back. These are an ideal choice of upgrade for unrivalled off-road performance and control.
This stunning model features a MTB optimised gear tooth profile which improves chain engagement and retention, so you can ride with confidence and navigate your way around the mountain. Its 12 speed design is engineered for superior chain retention on the trails, meaning you'll get the most of out every off-road adventure. Technologies: Dynamic Chain Engagement+: Dynamic Chain Engagement+ is a special gear teeth profile designed for use in single-chainring configurations for XC, enduro, and trail riding. It gives more chain retention and smoother pedalling - even over bumpy terrain. Chain retention of any gear will reduce abrasion and worn out.
This stunning model allows you to shift both up and down with a single lever and enjoy its instant push and pull movements as you dominate on the trails. Lightweight and responsive, it is perfect for MTB use as it gives you superior control, efficiency and concentration. Technologies: SIS: 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. Whether you ride for fun, fitness, commuting, or competing - and on pavement or trail - Shimano S.I.S is a foundation of your cycling experience. Rapidfire Plus: Mountain bikers have used Rapidfire Plus since 1985. Rapidfire Plus is still a winning choice from a wide range of riders from XC racers to freeriders. Rapidfire Plus is suited to quick shifting, giving riders the ability to downshift three gears in one stroke. Rapidfire Plus shifters from Deore to XTR all feature 2-way Release, which means release shifts by a pull of the index finger or push of the thumb. 2-Way Release: The Rapidfire Plus shifter release lever is commonly called a trigger because it is operated like a pistol, by pulling toward the grip. The release lever of Rapidfire Plus shifters from Shimano Alivio to XTR can be operated in this same manner but adds the ability to activate a release shift by pushing with the thumb. Instant Release: Instant Release shifting replaces the two-stage click and release shifting you are familiar with. Instant Release shifting releases cable as soon the lever is activated, resulting in the quickest possible gear changes. Whether it is an upshift with a top normal rear derailleur or a downshift with low normal rear derailleur a quicker shift is always a better shift. Multi Release: Previous shifting systems shifted faster in one direction than the other. Choosing top normal or low normal always meant sacrificing shifting speed in one direction. Now with Multi Release you can release shift two gears in one stroke. The result - the fastest possible shifting in both directions regardless of rear derailleur choice. Rapidfire Plus Mono: The Rapidfire Plus Mono lever provides intuitive and simple front control that empowers riders to shift both up and down with a single lightweight and compact lever. Simple and intuitive single lever operation, quicker access and lighter front shifting enhances concentration. Front double shifting with natural finger positioning supports intuitive shifting operation. Easy front shifting helps riders quickly and accurately respond to rapidly changing conditions.
This superb model features an extended inner plate for improved chain engagement and retention and Quick-Link technology for easily attaching it to your ride. Specifically engineered for MTB use, its proprietary design ensures smooth shifts and strength, even on the roughest of terrain conditions. To top it off, its Sil-Tec coating provides an incredibly-low friction surface treatment for improved system performance and longevity. Technologies: Hyperglide+: Hyperglide+ drivetrain’s redesigned cassette and chain promotes the next generation of MTB riding by enhancing speed, shifting efficiency and smoothness over any terrain. It will help kickstart the next generation of mountain bike riding by introducing continuous pedalling over virtually any terrain. This revamped drive system and dedicated chain deliver fast shifting, efficient power transfer and chain stability like you’ve never experienced before. It helps riders adapt to drastically changing trail conditions by precisely judging the optimal shifting moment for consistently smooth operation. Quick-Link: Tool-free assembly provides great convenience to users. Sil-Tec: Shimano's ultra-low friction surface treatment. Superior to simple coating, Seil-Tec is an advanced plating process that improves system performance through the use of embedded fluorine particles. Sil-Tec products run smoother and wear longer in all conditions.
This Shimano SLX M7100 12 speed chainring features a MTB-optimised gear tooth profile, which improves chain engagement and retention, so you can ride with confidence and navigate your way around the mountain. Its unique design is engineered for superior chain retention on the trails, meaning you'll get the most of out every off-road adventure. Technologies: Dynamic Chain Engagement+: Dynamic Chain Engagement+ is a special gear teeth profile designed for use in single-chainring configurations for XC, enduro, and trail riding. It gives more chain retention and smoother pedalling - even over bumpy terrain. Chain retention of any gear will reduce abrasion and worn out.
Rigid and lightweight, this Shimano SLX M7100 12 speed crankset is optimised for dominating your way around the mountain. Its MTB engineered tooth profile improves chain engagement and retention when riding over rough terrain conditions, so you can enjoy a more efficient and controlled ride. Furthermore, its hollow forged crank arms maximise your power transfer while also keeping your overall drivetrain weight low. Packed with some of the best Shimano technologies available, this affordable 12 speed model is a perfect solution for tackling everything a long day on the trails has to offer. This Shimano SLX M7100 12 speed crankset is ideal for achieving maximum power on the trails while keeping your drivetrain weight reduced. Technologies: Dynamic Chain Engagement+: Dynamic Chain Engagement+ is a special gear tooth profile designed for use in single-chainring configurations for XC, enduro, and trail riding. It gives more chain retention and smoother pedalling - even over bumpy terrain. Chain retention of any gear will reduce abrasion and worn out. HollowTech II: 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 pedalling 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 weight savings to achieve a high-dimensional balance. Its outboard bottom bracket bearing system provides better weight distribution and more pedalling 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. Moreover, Hollowtech II crankset has a high-precision sealing in the bearing area to increase durability maintaining the excellent rotating performance for long periods.