When did Shimano 105 5800 come out?

2014
As we mentioned, 5800 is a model year 2015 product, which means that the first version will probably arrive in your local bike shop on complete bikes from the major manufacturers – the expectation is for those to arrive in mid-June of 2014.

When did Shimano 105 5700 come out?

A familiar shape? Details of the new-for-2011 Shimano 105 groupset, coded 5700, have been made public prior to an advised availability date of May 2010 for the double and compact chainset versions and June 2010 for the triple.

Are Shimano 105 5800 and 7000 compatible?

Short and easy answer – yes. Shimano compatibility charts show ST-R7000 shifters are compatible with FD-5800 front derailleur and RD-5800 rear derailleur.

How fast can a Shimano 105 go?

11-speed
“The main thing about 105 is that it’s now 11-speed,” said Shimano’s UK brand manager Mark Greshon at the UK launch. “With it being 11-speed it brings many of the functions and features that you get with both Ultegra and Dura-Ace to a much wider range of riders.”

What’s the difference between 105 and Ultegra?

There is a difference in the materials used. Ultegra dual control levers have carbon-fibre reinforced plastic brackets and main levers while 105 has glass-fibre reinforced plastic brackets and aluminium main levers. The 105 levers are a little heavier but you won’t notice any difference in performance.

How long does Shimano 105 last?

The secret of a long life is you try not to shorten it. My Shimano 105 group lasted like ten years with minimal maintenance.

How long do Shimano groupsets last?

A well-maintained groupset should last a few thousand miles before parts begin to wear. Disc or rim, 11, 12 or 13-speed, electric or mechanical; there are more options for groupsets than ever before, and the pros and cons of each can be overwhelming.

What is the difference between Shimano 5700 and 5800?

105 5700 series components are 10 speed components, while the latest 105 5800 components are 11 speed components. As they are one generation apart, the design and construction of the rear and front derailleurs from these two groupsets are very different.

What is difference between Shimano 105 R7000 and 5800?

The Shimano 105 R5800 groupset is no more, long live Shimano 105 R7000, a newer, more sophisticated version of Shimano’s do-it-all groupset.

What is the difference between Shimano 105 and 5700 series?

Shimano 105 has always resembled its pricier groupset sibling Ultegra, without too much of a weight or performance penalty for its lower price. The new 105 – 5700 series – as opposed to 5600 – is closer still, despite Shimano increasing the price gap by making the new 105 cheaper.

What is the new Shimano 105 groupset?

Shimano has released details of its all new 105 groupset. Revamped for 2014/15, the drivetrain is now 11-speed, with all components gaining trickle down technology from the company’s existing Ultegra and Dura-Ace groups.

How good is the 105 5800 groupset?

The 11-speed 105 5800 groupset is everything you could want in terms of performance, looks, durability and above all value. The week before getting my hands on the 5800 group I was riding a 5700-equipped bike.The difference is like night and day.

What do you think about the new Shimano 5800 11-speed gears?

The new 11-speed group provides faster and more precise shifting, more powerful and easier to control braking and an overall more solid feel. I’ve also been riding the 5800 alongside a test bike with brand new Ultegra 6800. Ultegra performs even better than 105, but the difference is minimal.