Test: Let me be clear: you won't be reading a test report from a road cycling pro here. I've been active in mountain biking for almost 10 years, and only recently have I become interested in road cycling. Until now, I've been using mountain bike pedals and shoes, but that's finally time to change. I've opted for the Shimano SH-RC7... read more
Test: In March of this year, Shimano introduced the new 105 group, which bears the series name 5800. What's special about this groupset is that it follows the example of the Dura-Ace and Ultegra groups, and now features 11 sprockets on the cassette. Over the past few weeks, we've been able to get a closer look at the qualities of the... read more
With the new 105, Shimano is converting one of the world's most popular and widely used road bike groupsets to an 11-speed drivetrain, allowing 22 gears. The 105 5800 inherits the key technologies and features of the Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets introduced in previous years. Among the key innovations in the 105 are an 11-speed drivetrain, which... read more
