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.

When did Shimano 105 5800 come out?

It issued in 03/01/2016. Shimano releases it group set in 2014, Sram filed in 2013.

When did Shimano 105 5700 come out?

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.

What is difference between Shimano 105 R7000 and 5800?

Shimano 105 R7000 vs Shimano 105 R5800: what are the key differences? 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.

Are Shimano 5800 and R7000 compatibility?

Short and easy answer - yes. Shimano compatibility charts show ST-R7000 shifters are compatible with FD-5800 front derailleur and RD-5800 rear derailleur. All Shimano road rim caliper brakes are compatible with each other.

What is Shimano R7000?

Shimano's 105 R7000 group is a leap forward from the R5800 series Courtesy. The new 105 Dual-Control levers for mechanical/rim and hydraulic disc brakes Courtesy. There is now a flat-mount caliper for 105 Courtesy. Without the logo, its hard to tell a difference between 105 and Ultegra cranksets Courtesy.

Do R7000 chainrings fit 5800?

Shimano lists the FD-R7000 front derailleur as compatible with the FC-5800 crankset in their products compatibility information, but the R7000 crankset wont be compatible with the old derailleur.

Is R8000 compatible with 5800?

according to the shimano compatibility charts FD-R8000 etc is backwardly compatible and can be used with 5800 series shifters and cranksets.

What does Shimano 105 mean?

105 was released in 1983 as a 6 speed groupset under the name "A105 Golden Arrow" At the time Ultegra was known as "600" so some consistency in a 3 digit number. Dura Ace was always called Dura Ace, and Ultegra got its name in 1997. MTB groupsets have always had a name.

How do I know which Shimano 105 I have?

The shifter can be identified by model number, which is stamped on the plastic perch (under the rubber hood).

Is there a 10 speed Shimano 105?

Shimano 105 CS-5700 Cassette (Silver) (10 Speed) (Shimano/SRAM) (11-25T)

How fast can a Shimano 105 go?

“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 speed is Shimano 105?

Shimano has released news of the latest update to its venerable 105 groupset for the 2015 model year. The new version – 5800 – becomes 11 speed, which is big news but far from the end of the story.

Why is Ultegra better than 105?

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.

Is Shimano 105 good enough for racing?

105 is the first of Shimano's “serious” or “proper” groupsets. Tiagra and below, despite being perfectly adequate for your first few sportives (probably all your sportives) and for your daily commute, should be eschewed in favour of 105 or Ultegra as soon as your functional threshold power hits 150W.

Is it worth upgrading from Shimano 105 to Ultegra?

There is no longer any real technological difference between 105 and Ultegra, and the only real difference is that Ultegra is a lighter groupset. That means we have 2 answers to the question of 105 versus Ultegra. If you want to make, a cash value judgment go for 105 if you want to save weight go for Ultegra.

Can you use 6800 chainring on R8000?

What I learned is that the 6800 46/36 chainrings are not be forward compatible with the R8000 crankset . So I either invest in R8000 46/36 rings , @ about 180 bucks all together, or go with the r8000 stages 50/34, get a new chain and raise my front mech.

Are 6800 and R8000 chainrings compatible?

Re: Ultegra 6800 to r8000 compatibility? The two groups are virtually completely cross compatible. The only thing that may rear its head on some frames is 6800 front derailleur on R8000 cranks.

Can you mix 105 and Ultegra?

It is possible to mix and match as long as you get components from the same generation. For example: 9000 Dura Ace, 6800 Ultegra, and 5800 105 are all cross compatible. Each have 11-speeds in the rear, use the same cable pull per shift and use the same front derailleur design.

What is the highest level of Shimano?

Shimano's top-end groupset is Dura-Ace Di2.

Is the 105 crankset good?

The new 105 groupset is better than the outgoing 105-5800 system: the shifting is improved and it gets nearly all the innovations from the more expensive groupsets. But it remains the case that 105-5800 is a really excellent groupset too and the release of 105-7000 will mean there are bargains to be had out there.

What is better Shimano 105 or Tiagra?

Tiagra offers excellent value for money but 105 is certainly the better groupset and we'd recommend going for it if your funds allow because of the better brakes, the small weight saving and the upgrade to 11-speed.

When did Shimano introduce 11-speed?

The product was introduced to the market in 2010. It comprises four stepped planetary series offering up to 11 speeds.

How many speeds is Ultegra?

Like Dura-Ace, both Ultegra groupsets are 11-speed. Buy Shimano Ultegra if you want performance without the price tag of Dura-Ace.