During the media presentation for an upcoming aero race bike (more on that tomorrow), the product team said it was only compatible with electronic groupsets, then went on to say there will be three options from Shimano. I mentally double-clicked on that little slip-up, then got official word just days later from Shimano that Shimano 105 Di2 was a reality. Now, Shimano’s legendary Di2 system is available go the masses in the same way that SRAM Rival eTap AXS has been. Things are now equal between the two component giants with wireless and semi-wireless offerings for 105, Ultegra and Dura-Ace.
What do we know about Shimano 105 Di2?
For the 40th anniversary of the affordable 105 group, Shimano is making the biggest leap yet. you’ll recall that Shimano’s renowned Di2 system was significantly improved last year with the all-new Ultegra and Dura-Ace groups. For the first time ever, Shimano has gone Di2 with their affordable, everyday groupset. On paper, it looks to best Rival AXS by a few hundred grams, but does cost about $400 more and doesn’t look to include any power meter options at launch.
- Same semi-wireless setup as Ultegra and Dura-Ace (wired derailleurs/battery and wireless hoods)
- Optimized 12-speed gearing with wide-range Hyperglide cassettes (11-34 or 11-36)
- Hollowtech II cranksets with 50/34 and 52/36 chainring options
- Refined ergonomics and buttons
- Quiet and maintenance-friendly disc brake systems with 10% wider pad clearance
- Double coin cell batteries in each hood for years of use between changing
- Levers feature adjustable reach
- Bluetooth connectivity to head units (Wahoo or Garmin) and Shimano Di2 app
- Uses previous-generation Di2 front derailleur body
- No extra buttons atop the hoods, or expansion ports
- New 32 and 46 mm deep carbon wheelsets
- Weight: ~3067 grams (full groupset with wires and BB)
- MSRP: ~$1886.00
All-new RS710 Carbon wheelsets
In addition to the all-new 105 Di2 groupset, Shimano is releasing the C32 and C46 wheelsets with respectable weights, solid specs and killer pricing. Both wheels feature 21mm internal widths and come tubeless-ready out of the box. Here are a few more specs:
- Optimized carbon layup with a hooked bead design
- Available in 32mm and 46mm depths
- Both feature 21mm internal and 28mm external widths
- Tubeless-ready
- Weight: 1502 grams for C32 and 1610 grams for C46
- MSRP: $1049.99
More Info: Visit Shimano Bike
