Are 105 disc brakes good?
All good, well packaged and easy to fit and set up. Braking and shifting are both excellent. Mechanical parts and hydraulics are both pretty well proven; alloy levers are heavier but sturdy. Around 200g heavier than rim brakes, depending on rotor choice.
How good is 105 groupset?
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.
How good are Shimano 105 components?
How much do Shimano brakes weigh?
Shimano has improved tyre clearance on its latest generation of brakes to fit 28mm tyres. Shimano offers the BR-R7000 series brakes in versions for direct mount front, seatstays and chainstays configurations. Our set weighs in at 194g per brake including pads.
How much do Shimano 105 sm-rt70 brakes weigh?
Shimano 105 SM-RT70 weight: 193g (203mm), 159g (180mm), 133g (160mm) and 121g (140mm). Claimed weight per rotor Shimano 105 SM-RT70 rotor pricing: $33.99 / €39.99, official UK and AUS pricing TBC If disc brakes aren’t your thing, fear not. Shimano is still offering plenty of options for those that prefer rim brakes.
What makes the Shimano 105-level front derailleur so special?
The latest 105-level front derailleur benefits from the design of the latest Dura-Ace front derailleur, losing the super-long actuation arm in favour of a more compact design which incorporates tension adjustment into the derailleur itself. Shimano claims this new design requires less effort to initiate upshifts and improved cable routing options.
How much does a Shimano 105 disc caliper cost?
Shimano 105 BR-7070 disc caliper pricing: $69.99, €65.99, official UK and AUS pricing TBC Along with this new caliper is the SM-RT70 rotor, already used in the SLX line. The rotor will be available in 160mm as well as a 140mm version. Shimano 105 SM-RT70 weight: 193g (203mm), 159g (180mm), 133g (160mm) and 121g (140mm).