Having recently celebrated its 100th birthday, Shimano has a deep-rooted history in the sport of cycling. It is one of the biggest names in the business for producing high-quality components across all cycling disciplines, from road to mountain bikes, commuters and electric bikes and more, Shimano is a market leader in cycling.
The brand is best known for its groupsets, of which there are dozens to choose from, and the abundance of options can be quite confusing, so in this guide, we’ll outline all of the Shimano road bike groupsets, so you can make informed decisions when choosing how to set up your bikes in future.
Separately, we have a full round-up of the best road bike groupsets, a detailed rundown of Shimano gravel groupsets, as well as deep dives into Shimano’s main competitors: SRAM and Campagnolo.
Shimano’s range-topping Dura-Ace series provides the ultimate in road bike performance, fit for the biggest races in the world, while its Ultegra and 105 groupsets cater for more budget-conscious racers and endurance riders.
At the end of 2021, the Japanese company introduced a long-awaited upgrade to 12-speed, electronic-only shifting for Dura-Ace and Ultegra, and this trickled down to 105 in 2022. For those who want to stick with 11-speed or mechanical options, the previous versions of each groupset still exist, although there are some availability issues as a result of the pandemic.
Closer to the entry-level end of the road bike market, Shimano’s Tiagra groupset provides reliable performance and durability at an even lower cost, benefiting from technology and performance that trickles down from Dura-Ace.
Continue reading for Cyclingnews‘ roundup on all of Shimano’s currently available road groupsets.
Shimano road groupsets
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