Is Ultegra 6800 still good?

Is Ultegra 6800 still good?

Shimano Ultegra 6800 is everything you want from a mechanical performance groupset. It’s light, the shifts are crisp and quick, the braking is truly excellent.” It has proven to be durable too. If you don’t need those features, though, Ultegra 6800 remains an outstanding groupset, and you’ll still save a bit of money.

What year was Shimano Ultegra 6800?

SHIMANO ULTEGRA 6800 series, introduced in 2013, responded to such trends of the times. In 2017, the new series that had an all-new design appeared with the model number changed to R8000.

Will Ultegra R8000 work with 6800?

Worthy of note: the new R8000 components are all cross-compatible with the previous 6800 generation and just about any other Shimano 11-speed mechanical groupset. This means that if you’re on a recent 11-speed Shimano road groupset, you can mix and match many of the components reviewed here.

What speed is Ultegra 6800?

11-speed
With Ultegra going 11-speed Shimano has developed an 11-speed wheel on Ultegra level, the WH-6800. This lightweight wheel has a wide flange hub and an offset rim for high rigidity and power transmission.

What is the difference between Shimano Ultegra 6700 and 6800?

6800 is a big step up from 6700. It shifts much more smoothly, and the cables are still under the tape. It has some fiddly parts that can be tricky to install and set up. The front derailleur shifts way more smoothly.

Is Ultegra 6800 Hollowtech II?

It still stands for state-of-the-art technology, proven in pro races and the technology used in the Ultegra 6800 series with 11-speed has time tested durability. Shimano Hollowtech technology–Providing the best balance of stiffness, strength, weight, and rotating performance.

Will ultegra R8000 work with 6700?

If the ‘new Ultegra’ you speak of is 10 speed then it will be fine with 6700.

When did Shimano Ultegra R8000 come out?

According to Shimano, Ultegra R8000 components (and equipped bikes) will start to arrive from August 2017 with prices yet to be confirmed.

What Ultegra 6800?

Our ULTEGRA series is “pro-proven” as it is a direct trickle down from our DURA-ACE group. It stands for state-of-the-art technology, proven in pro races, the technology used in ULTEGRA 6800 series with 11-speed, advanced designed brakes, latest chain treatment etc.

When did Ultegra R8000 come out?

Is R8000 compatible with 6700?

What is a R8000?

Shimano Ultegra R8000 is the company’s second-tier drop-bar drivetrain. Under the Ultegra umbrella, there are two shifting methods (mechanical and electronic) and two braking systems (cable actuated and hydraulic disc)–as well as bits for triathlon and time-trial bikes.