![]() If you were hoping that this latest iteration would be the coming of electronic 105 then I'm afraid we've got some bad news. There's new BR-R7070 calipers that are compatible with Shimano's latest ICE Tech pads and SM-RT70 rotors, including 140mm sized ones. Shimano 105 R7000 hydraulic vs Shimano 105 RS505 hydraulic Both the front and rear derailleurs should offer the same light, short-stroke shifts as the Ultegra model. Previously, the longest cage available could only handle a 32t sprocket. There are two rear mechs available, including the optional long cage version which can accommodate an 11-34t cassette. It receives Shimano's mountain bike Shadow technology that pulls it up underneath the cassette and chainstay and out of harms way. ![]() The rear mech on the new 105 is also light years ahead of the older version. It has a compact toggle designed, better tyre clearance and an integrated cable tension port removing the need for an in-cable barrel adjusted. That means a down-sizing of the whole hood, making it far less bulky in the hand to the previous 105 and the addition of a chamfered top, which should make it easy to hold in the rain or with sweaty hands.Īgain, the new R7000 front derailleur receives the same good looks as Ultegra R8000. ![]() Moving up to the controls, the new Shimano 105 R7000 hoods and levers get the same ergonomic do-over that Ultegra R8000 received.
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