New components from Shimano for gravel bikes and road bikes
1.9.2023
Translation: machine translated
The Japanese bicycle component manufacturer Shimano is launching updates for gravel bikes and racing bikes. Both the GRX and 105 groupsets are affected. The new parts are available in stores from today.
Shimano is expanding its GRX series for gravel bikes with a new, mechanical 12-speed gear ratio for different riding behaviour. The Japanese company has also revised the ergonomics of the brakes and developed new carbon wheels.
And there is also news for racing bike fans: Shimano is expanding its 105 line-up with the new R7100. According to the manufacturer, the new, lightweight component group offers "mechanical 12-speed shifting function at a high level, intuitive operation and great reliability".
Gravel bike: the new Shimano GRX groupset
According to Shimano, the new GRX groupset combines three 12-speed ratios instead of the previous 11-speed groupset:
- 1x12 with a narrow gradation for sporty riding
- 1x12 with a wide gradation for touring
- 2x12 for versatility and flexibility
Source: Shimano
According to the press release, the GRX shift/brake levers have also been redesigned and should lead to better braking behaviour thanks to improved ergonomics. In addition, the RX880s are a revised generation of carbon wheels for the gravel bike. With the same rim height as its predecessor (32 millimetres), the new wheelset is 64 grams lighter per pair. The RX880 wheels are tubeless-ready, with an inner rim width of 25 millimetres, which allows for tyre dimensions of 32 to 50 millimetres.
Source: Shimano
Road bike: the new Shimano 105 R7100
Shimano is expanding its 105 groupset with the R7100 series. The centrepiece of the mechanical 12-speed transmission is the RD-R7100 rear derailleur with Shimano Shadow RD technology.
With the new mechanical 12-speed components of the Shimano 105 R7100 series, the company is offering a reliable and easy-to-maintain shifting system at an attractive price level, according to the press release. The new, lightweight component group has a mechanical 12-speed shifting function, intuitive operation and is therefore particularly reliable, writes Shimano.
Source: Shimano
As Shimano does not offer both groupsets as a set, the Japanese company has not announced any prices. These are based on the individual components such as rear derailleur, front derailleur, cassette, chain and so on. You can find all of Shimano's new components here.
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Patrick Bardelli
Senior Editor
Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.