SHIMANO 105 CS-HG700 11-speed cassette, 11-34T One Size,Silver,ICSHG70011134

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The differences are minor and mostly come down to materials. This results in Ultegra components being a little lighter than their 105 counterparts. No single Ultegra component is massively lighter and the small savings add up to just 191g across a whole groupset (the figure could be a little more or a little less than that depending on exactly which options you choose). Definitely agree with this; the 50/34 and 11-34 combination does give you some good winching gears but a sub-compact would be what i'd go for on my tripster if it were available. There are different cassette ratios to choose from for different terrains. The 12/25 is suitable for flat rides, while the 11/28 or 11/30 are more suitable for hilly courses and for some even for the mountains. For most cyclists, however, the 11/32 and 11/34 cassettes are best suited for the high mountains. All this, of course, while taking into account whether you’re cycling compact, semi-compact or double.

The new design is compatible with direct mount frames, although there aren't many of those in the road sector right now. Other than that, 4 sets of brake pads, 3 tyres so far (Hutchinson Equinox from new which were scary then Michelin Lithion 2 25c which are much better) and bar tape. Still on the same chainrings, BB, front mech. For example, SRAM boasts a 520 per cent range with its 10-52t cassettes. How has SRAM arrived at this figure, and how do you work out your gear range percentage?Finally, the 'styling' of the chainrings is just that, since all the hollow chainsets are made with a solid inner casting glued to a thin pressed alloy outer shell, so it's only styling as the structure is in the inner casting. So they could have made them all match and mix nicely, but they deliberately chose to make them different, to restrict interchange. The Ultegra pedal is also available in a version with a 4mm longer axle for more clearance between the crank arm and your shoe. Conclusion

If you’ve read everything above, looked at the pictures, and come to the conclusion that there’s not all that much difference between 105 and Ultegra components, you’re right. They work in the same ways, the shaping is the same and so is the engineering. There are no major technological features in the Ultegra groupset that aren’t included in 105. You don't get the carbon brake lever that you have on Ultegra and Dura Ace, so the levers are a bit heavier as a result. These are the mechanical levers: there's also a new hydraulic lever for use with hydraulic disc brakes, which replaces the current, slightly clunky, RS505 unit. We have those in for testing too but we'll report on them separately. It’s important to note that this figure is only indicative of the range of gears you have on your cassette, and is not the same as working out how far you will travel with your chosen gear ratio. Stiffness is right up there with the best. Shimano are persisting with a 24mm steel axle, where others have moved to 30mm aluminium axles, but it doesn't appear to make any meaningful difference to the performance of the crankset. This is a super-stiff unit: jump on the pedals and give it the beans and there's barely any movement of the rings at the front derailleur, so you hardly ever get any mech rub when things are set up properly. Part of Shimano’s forward-thinking R7100 series, this road cassette comes kitted out with durable steel cogs and an aluminium spider for maximum strength and reliability. This 12 speed model also features an 11-34T ratio, which makes it ideal for everything from sprinting on the flat to climbing steep inclines on your road bike. Its refined 12-step gear combination also ensures excellent efficiency, so none of your effort is wasted. You’ll experience faster, smoother shifts under maximum torque (pedalling force) and shifts so smooth you’ll barely notice them, whether you’re biking uphill, downhill or rolling on the flats. Compatible with both Shimano 11 and 12 speed freehub bodies, this cassette is a versatile choice of upgrade for conquering your next road journey. 12 Speed Cassette with Hyperglide Technology

SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset

I currently run a full ultegra 6700 groupset with a 105 5700 short cage rear derailleur on my Planet X Nanolight. I have an 11-34 cassette with a 50-33 frankest. The 33 inner is a TA Specialities item and the 50 ring is a Strong light CT2. My frame has very short chainstays and everything shifts superbly, the Stronglight rings ramps and pins are better than Shimano ! Short cage (SS): 11/25, 11/28, 11/30, 12/25, 14/25, 14/27, 14/28, 16/27 Assembly Mounting with special tools In the last couple of years, Shimano has introduced 11-34 cassettes at Tiagra, 105 R7000, and Ultegra R8000 levels, so the old 105 5800 is now the only enthusiast-level groupset you're likely to find on a new bike that doesn't officially work with 11-34, and there's not much 5800 left on bikes in the shops. You can always upgrade the rear mech to R7000.

Nevertheless, the weight difference is surprisingly small, less than 200g for a typical ensemble; most of the difference is in the brake/shift levers and chainsetFor the latest versions of its top three groupsets, Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105, Shimano has incorporated its Shadow technology, brought over from the mountain bike side of the business. PS MTB triple chainsets have the wrong chainline (typically 50mm) for a road bike (typically needing 43.5mm). Campagnolo 12-speed rear derailleurs can accept up to an 11-32. The only exception is Campagnolo Chorus, which can take up to an 11-34. The idea set up would be to have either 105 in the front and Ultegra in the rear, like my bike, or go whole hog and get the DA in the rear, personally I don't see any need for DA. If you use DA 9000 cables on even a full 105 bike and did a blind test ride you would think you were riding on DA because the DA cables are better than standard Shimano cables.

You will need a long-cage derailleur if you want to use an 11-34t cassette on a road bike. Simon Bromley / Immediate Media I'd also mention that there are sub-compact set ups that use mountain bike sized chainrings and touring chainsets (some very high end, like the TA Carmina and Middleburn X-type) and even Shimano's mountain bike chainsets. At the budget end, the Stronglight Impact chainsets offer doubles and triples with very useful combinations of chainrings.

Mechanical shifting for road bikes is back in the conversation

We awarded both Shimano 105 and Ultegra 10/10 for performance, and we give out very few 10/10 marks. We marked Ultegra 7/10 for value while giving 105 9/10 courtesy of offering a very similar level of performance at a significantly lower price. That might or might not be important to you. As a result, the RD-R7100 rear derailleur is compatible with 11-34 and 11-36t Shimano HG cassettes.