@bikingchupei2447
the most important fact is that 105 cranks are not glued together, that makes them the top tier shimano groupset.
@almin9751
I own a Tarmac 2021 with 11speed with 105 11speed and precisely just a few days ago I was meditating about not wanting to worry about charging batteries and software and all of that and literally nobody talks about this groupset, finally you did😊 thanks and this reinforces my thoughts of this groupset from last week. Also the blippers and controllers of Ultegra are not present here on this 105 but I can live without it. Thanks
@whichwayiszigzag
I love my r7100 groupset with 165mm cranks was under $800 CDN on Merlin. I wish I had bought a couple more when they had the 165mm in stock.
@DalstonVinyl
Id much rather have the x2 mechanical, rim brake 105 groupset, by far, no question
@TheAntoine191
Sure it's good but while 12 is awesome for 1x, mtbs, i feel the appeal for road is limited. Shimano 2x11 are hard to fault.
@nicolasbozzo2364
Just upgrade this groupset with the ultegra cassette and chain and then you get the smooth up and down hyperglide+ shifting without breaking the bank nor having to worry about batteries
@SyLens1
Such a great looking groupset. Im riding an absolute superbike of a trek emonda with really good wheels, cranks, everything carbon, ultegra cassette/chain. but still on the 105 11spd mech shifters and derailleurs. My gravelbike has a sram rival axs. Altho that group is really really nice and works really good. My 105 shifts better. Is cheaper to replace parts and i NEVER had a single issue on the roadside riding almost 8k km every year
@reinerfranke5436
Over the last years i taken advantage of the technical incompatible inflation. So get a Cannondale Synapse Disc Carbon frame, old stock for 350€ because it uses 135mm hubs but QR. So a short period into the transition to through axle. The second Synapse Carbon frame barly used for 150€ because it is rim brake but get the round seatpost back. But the deflation goes on as i bought two old stock carbon framesets with direct mount rim brakes, they gone for 75€ each. The BR-R7020R is still on discount sell for third of the list price. The brake pressure point with the direct rim brakes is close to hydraulic without making cat sounds. Anyway there are also improvements. For instance the switch to 3x10 4700 Tiagra give much more precise shiting than the old 3x10 6503. This cable pull ratio change was nice as you now can have a very wide range GRX with the RD400 used in a 2x11 setup.
@vivelafrance8400
I got a complete 7100 105 groupset including bottom bracket and rotors for 500€ new. It was a steal. All ancillaries included.
@VYBEKAT
I'm a bike mechanic and I will continue to use mechanical parts. Not interested in charging batteries or updating software. Its not worth the hassle
@reinholdachleitner2069
105 has always been unique,even way back in 1990 when 105SC was first introduced.
@batmonkey
Got an 11 speed hydraulic + mechanical Ultegra groupset for 730 EUR recently, which I think is a better deal overall. Personally don't care about the extra sprocket.
@oheso
I've had issues with shifter cables fraying (not snapping) with Shimano 105 (11sp mechanical) twice, both on tours after having packed the bike. Once was with an Evoc bag (handlebars removed) and once with an Ostrich padded bag (handlebars not removed but turned until nearly parallel with the top tube). The cable was not snapped, but it was frayed, resulting in reduced shifting range on the rear derailleur. I am not discounting the possibility of user error in either case. But it was enough to motivate me to upgrade to GRX Di2. (To be honest, I was looking for an excuse to do this anyway.) I recently traveled for a tour using the Evoc bag with the GRX Di2 set-up, and there was no issue at all (despite the Evoc's frame being bent owing to rough handling by the airline). You mentioned that shifter cable snapping is not an issue with 105. If you have a method for avoiding what I've experienced, I'd very much enjoy watching your video on that.
@cawoodsob
GRX 810 mech or DI2 - (11 speed) run an XT 11 - 42 cassette in the rear - for the non athlete riders - the way forward 👍🏻
@DennisTeohKokEe
How about the SHIMANO GRX 12 speed mechanical?😅
@funcfit
What is the name if your german channel?
@AndrewTSq
I am still on Ultegra 6800 and feel no need to upgrade if I look at functionality. I had some nice expensive light weight chain, but its the first chain I have ever snapped in 25 years.. so I guess lightweight means also less durable in some cases.
@numeronolla1163
With this 105 12s mechanical, I think the best combination will be buy the shifters and both derailleurs, then go for ultegra crank, cassette and chain or any other brand weight weenie parts. I think from r2-bike the whole group sets only cost under 800eur.
@FedericoHazama
shifter cables do snap on shimano shifters at the shifter its a known issue. even shimano recommends replacing them often.
@oheso