When was Shimano 5700?

When was Shimano 5700?

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 brakes good?

Shimano 105 BR-R7010 rim brakes and BR-7070 disc brakes Rim braking at a 105-level is a significant improvement to power over the previous generation, though the feel at the lever isn’t quite as snappy and sharp as Ultegra. Shimano disc braking is so, so good, from the very top-end right to the bottom.

What is the difference between Shimano 5700 and 5800?

5800 requires less force to shift due to design and cabling improvements – much closer to Ultegra than 5700. I have 5700 on my commuter and 5800 on my nice winter bike – 5800 is a lot better, imo.

Is Shimano 105 as good as Ultegra?

Conclusion. There is no longer any real technological difference between 105 and Ultegra, and the only real difference is that Ultegra is a lighter groupset. If you want to make, a cash value judgment go for 105 if you want to save weight go for Ultegra.

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.

Is there a 10 speed Shimano 105?

This Shimano 105 5700 10-speed cassette offers excellent value for money and is suitable for Shimano 10-speed gear systems. The teeth have been specially designed to make gear changing even faster.

Do I really need Shimano 105?

If you want really low gears, 105 is the better choice. In theory both systems will handle a 34-tooth largest sprocket, but while we’ve heard of people persuading Tiagra to cope with a 36-tooth, we have direct experience of a long-arm 105 mech cheerfully shifting to a 40-tooth sprocket.

Why is it called Shimano 105?

The most successful branded consumer item – with the strongest customer awareness in Japan – during the mid/late 1980s and which also happened to have the qualities Shimano was trying to promote was Levis 501 jeans, hence 105.

What is the latest Shimano 105?

R7000
Shimano usually updates each groupset every three years. The latest version of Shimano 105 is called R7000 (the disc brakes are R7020) and the most up to date Ultegra is R8000 (the disc brakes are R8020, the Di2 is R8050 and Di2 with hydraulic disc brakes is R8070).

Is it worth replacing groupset?

If it’s not completely past saving, the old groupset often makes good fare for a winter bike. If your bike frame is electronic groupset compatible, your budget allows for it and existing groupset is worn out, then an upgrade to electronic shifting is well worth it.

Do derailleurs wear out?

Derailleurs will last almost indefinitely. The jockey wheels will wear out in time (tens of thousands of km) but the rest of the mechanism shouldn’t see significant wear.

Is the Shimano 5700 bottom bracket compatible with all cranksets?

With new seals and a slightly modified steel alloy composition for the outboard bearings, the 5700 bottom bracket is compatible for use with all the Shimano Hollowtech II road cranksets. It fitted into a freshly cut bottom bracket shell, and so far during testing has performed as smoothly as you would expect.

How much does a Shimano 105 front mech weigh?

The spacing is just over 1mm wider than the previous 105, but made no difference when we tried an old 105 front mech and an even older Tiagra one with it, using the new 5700 front shifter. Weight: 1188g (52/39 double) Crank lengths: 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm

What kind of bearings are in Shimano 105?

The 105 SPD-SL pedals have been around for a while and are well-proven performers, with long-lasting bearings assemblies. The latest models run the same bearing assemblies as previous 105 versions – and indeed other Shimano SPD-SL pedals, so should you need to service them it’s a quick and simple job with plenty of parts readily available.

What’s the weight of a Shimano Hollowtech 2?

Weight: 1188g (52/39 double) Crank lengths: 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm With new seals and a slightly modified steel alloy composition for the outboard bearings, the 5700 bottom bracket is compatible for use with all the Shimano Hollowtech II road cranksets.