News bot Posted August 31, 2023 Share We’ve been waiting for this one. Today Shimano announce their 12-speed 105 groupset. Check out the full press release below: With the introduction of the SHIMANO 105 R7100 Mechanical 12-speed groupset, Shimano brings the pure joy of self-powered adventure to the massive community of cycling enthusiasts looking for reliable, easy-to-maintain componentry at an affordable price. The new, lightweight SHIMANO 105 Mechanical groupset offers Premium Mechanical Shifting, which means riders can capture that natural riding feeling without worrying about battery levels – while still enjoying the comfort and range of a premium 12-speed groupset. SHIMANO 105 Mechanical 12-speed comes with an […]View full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted September 4, 2023 Share Great to see that they are still providing a 12 speed mechanical option. Anyone willing to venture how much this "affordable" groupset is going to cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtree Posted September 4, 2023 Share 32 minutes ago, Schnavel said: Great to see that they are still providing a 12 speed mechanical option. Anyone willing to venture how much this "affordable" groupset is going to cost? I'm venturing a bet at around R17/18kish... Without a certain importers tax that is... 105 R7100 - Bike Radar Edited September 4, 2023 by Mtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Ouzo Posted September 4, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, Mtree said: I'm venturing a bet at around R17/18kish... Without a certain importers tax that is... 105 R7100 - Bike Radar I got quoted 10k for 105 R7000 Hydraulic levers and calipers, so you're probably not far off. Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtree Posted September 4, 2023 Share 25 minutes ago, The Ouzo said: I got quoted 10k for 105 R7000 Hydraulic levers and calipers, so you're probably not far off. At that price just head to Merlin and import an entire groupset and sell off everything that you don't need, or if you want to keep your current levers TRP makes a dual action/sided mechanical disc caliper, I have listed them below. https://www.merlincycles.com/trp-spyre-flat-mount-disc-brake-caliper-99225.html https://www.merlincycles.com/trp-spyre-slc-flat-mount-caliper-102422.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted September 4, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Mtree said: At that price just head to Merlin and import an entire groupset and sell off everything that you don't need, or if you want to keep your current levers TRP makes a dual action/sided mechanical disc caliper, I have listed them below. https://www.merlincycles.com/trp-spyre-flat-mount-disc-brake-caliper-99225.html https://www.merlincycles.com/trp-spyre-slc-flat-mount-caliper-102422.html Bike is a Giant Contend. Already has Giants cable to hydraulic conduct system on it. But at 10k+, given what I paid for the bike, I'd probably start hunting down a whole new bike instead. But the exercise was merely a "what if" rather than a want / need to change. Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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