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Shimano patents hint at fully wireless groupsets

Newly published patents suggest both derailleurs will get their own batteries and they’ll interact wirelessly – possibly in a gravel-focused groupset first

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 15:36

Is this the ultimate bike-packing machine… or a very cool 1990s mountain bike? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Trek, Bianchi, Orbea, Muc-Off, Fizik and loads more

Check out the top-secret Bianchi race bike, Rapha’s surplus fabric clothing collection, Trek’s wheels made with “100% recyclable” fibre, and just-released models fitted with Shimano’s new 105 12-speed mechanical groupset…

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 11:00

Trek lightens entry-level Domane AL road bikes

Endurance range now has internal cable routing and space for 38mm tyres – and there's a model with Shimano's new 105 R7100 12-speed/mechanical groupset

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 09:10

Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical groupset breaks cover

Traditionalists, rejoice! Slip-up by Corratec confirms Shimano will add a mechanical shifting option to the R7100 groupset it released as Di2 only last year

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:14

2022 shimano 105 12 speed mechanical thumb

Is a MECHANICAL 12-speed Shimano 105 groupset coming in 2023 after all?

New evidence suggests Shimano's mid-range 105 groupset will be available with mechanical shifting to sit alongside the Di2 version

Thu, Jan 05, 2023 13:51

5 things we hate about Shimano 105 Di2

We really like that Shimano has brought Di2 to its 105 groupset, but it isn't all good...

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 11:33

33 bikes that feature Shimano’s new 105 Di2 groupset from Bianchi, Ribble, Cervelo, Mason, Fairlight + more

If you want to get your hands on a bike equipped with Shimano’s latest electronic shifting, check out these models with prices starting at £2,499

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 15:32

Why aren’t more people cycling and walking when fuel prices are at record highs? + Shimano 105 discussed on the road.cc Podcast

Psychologist Dr Ian Walker explains how human nature makes it hard to get people to break routines, plus we look at why the latest 105 groupset is electronic-only and the implications for bike buyers

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 12:19

Shimano 105 R7100 di2 Fairlight crankset

Annoyed that Shimano 105 has ditched mechanical and rim brakes? Here’s why Shimano (probably) doesn’t care

Yes they said they'd never do it, but times have changed. People will undoubtedly be cheesed off, but those people are probably few and far between in the grand scheme of things

Wed, Jun 29, 2022 16:39

New Shimano 105 R7100 groupset goes 12-speed, Di2 and disc brake only

The trickle-down tech has made it to 105 level, and it's bad news for fans of rim brakes and mechanical shifting. Read all about it here…

Wed, Jun 29, 2022 12:33