Shimano has made another addition to the GRX gravel range with the launch of new RX717 components.
GRX has seen multiple updates this year. In May, GRX went 12-speed in the form of the RX825 groupset, which saw a few other tweaks and changes rolled out, such as a lightly revised shifter shape.
Shimano claims this release will help bring Di2 shifting to more riders, providing a more affordable 1×12 option.
To be clear, this latest release covers three new brake/shift levers and a rear derailleur.
The RX717 rear derailleur is wireless and shares batteries with the GRX RX827 unit that launched in the summer, as well as the latest wireless Shimano MTB componentry like XTR and Deore XT.
Shimano Shadow ES technology features on the rear derailleur, which aims to further protect it from the rough and tumble of gravel riding. It includes a slimmer design, braced linkage, higher chain tension, as well as the automatic impact recovery feature, which returns the unit to its original position after an impact. The unit has a long arm cage for use with 10-51T 12-speed cassettes.
Shimano also quotes a 700-100Km range for the unit’s battery, depending on riding conditions.
There are also new RX715 Di2 dual control levers. The levers eschew the traditional GRX shape, instead sharing the same design as the current Shimano road levers, which have GRX branding on the lever blades.
Shimano has also created a simple single left-hand brake lever without shifter paddles for use with 1X systems for a more streamlined setup. This…
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