New Shimano 105 Groupset - Detailed & Demoed

[@athousandtinycobras4349]

Shimano 105 is and always has been the best option for novice racers. I'm a DA user because I'm older and have money now (I'm a former Cat. 2 who used to race on Campy Chorus), but, if I'm being honest with myself, unless you're a pro and/or you're good enough to get bikes for free, 105 is all you need. To new racers I say: Cycling is bad for peer pressure, but don't fall for it; 105 is great, and you want to be the kind of rider that is more "go" than "show" anyhow. When you're fast enough you'll be able to get Ultegra or DA at a shop or team discount, if not for free. Train smart, stay safe and good luck!

[@groovymoon9386]

Yes... If you are on a budget... 105 works perfectly well an spend your upgrade money on WHEELS and TIRES

[@miasiu]

Had a Campa for a very long time but they went mad in terms of prices for all components. Therefore I have moved to Shimano. Swapped to Shimano 105/Ultegra and I am more than happy. Far much better than Campa (especial shifting in Shimano is sooo good). Have enough thumb shifting and it doesn't destroy my wallet.

[@FletchB01]

@Cool Story Compete locally until you can beat everyone, then compete in other regions until you get significant results, and you will be invited to join...

[@mikeymike1792]

I just wish they'd do a 105 di2. Not entirely necessary, but I'd love to have electronic shifting.

[@blinzi69]

have 105 on my canyon ultimate and im super happy with it.

[@arvenzllanto5545]

Watching this on my 105

[@Daniel-wd4zx]

Nokia?

[@mjtpli]

Arvenz Llanto watch where you’re going!

[@rimbabara3135]

Watching this on my dura ace Di2

[@ramazanuysal2658]

peugeot 105 GTI ??

[@mrreza6868]

Watching this on my claris

[@BikeItUK]

Always been and always will be a great value for money performing groupset. Looks great and I am sure it works as well as the other groupset's in the range. Just a little heavier than the more expensive ones. Thanks for another well put together professional informative video.

[@gcn]

Cheers bud!

[@tomaszsosnowski9279]

This groupset in silver is the only shimano option for creating a modern youngtimer look ala dura ace 7800

[@vedhed21]

Pretty much what Bikeit said!

[@BikeItUK]

Эдуард Аксенов Before Sora etc, I always used to see it like 105 entry level, then Ultegra the middle ground the work horse, then the Dura Ace kept for racing. Because yes you are right as far as I am aware the metal becomes lighter but softer. The silver 105 option could work very well with a retro 11 speed bike build we do. Watch this space 👍🚲😉

[@ronbell7920]

I just put this groupset on my old LeMond, I am loving the 11 speeds, and I haven't missed a shift in the last couple thousand miles! I always thought that 105 matched my abilities, just a good solid performer, nothing flashy!

[@dl4209]

I upgraded to 105 r7000 from Sora a month ago. I love it! I don't race, I just like to ride with friends and enjoy a week long fundraiser once a year so I wanted a workhorse with good performance that wouldn't break my bank. This was it in spades. I went with the widest range possible so I can swap out wheels and get on the gravel and I've had a blast. Good on you Shimano

[@dereksmith3632]

I ordered it two months ago from my bike shop, ask about it last week and they told me the manager was gone. Thanks a lot for the phone call David if you're reading this. I've reordered

[@reddevil211287]

Yeh! You suck David 🤬

[@minuteman4199]

I've had two different bikes with two different generations of 105 groupset. I recently got a nice cross bike for a good price but it came with a Sora groupset, which I figured I would upgrade to 105 when I started to wear out components. I'm still going to do that, but I have actually been pleasantly surprised at how good the Sora works compared to my previous experience with 105. That being said I am just a commuter not a racer.

[@12thgear]

New 105 is great. I'm especially impressed with the R7000 rim brake calipers, which feel much stiffer and more precise even over previous gen.

[@whidbeyhiker4364]

105 has always been the best consumer choice. No loss of functionality.

[@robstamatiadis4834]

The design and tech trickle down is making the105 seem like the best value for money groupset out there. Looks really sharp!

[@spetz911]

I’ve done 1000 km on a new 105 disc - it works great! No indexing issues so far.

[@somewhatfrog]

one very important note that there is finally a 160mm cranks available! I already ordered some for my mother, can't wait for it to arrive!

[@somewhatfrog]

livey oone she is 52!

[@diongalatis]

just put a full 105 groupset on my felt b16 as the old ten speed had seen better days. rides better than ever.

[@Dispariabooks]

I just bought my dream race bike this year, but I still find myself dreaming about owning a new 105 training bike. Inexpensive, reliable, attractive...something I'd never worry about and enjoy daily. Thanks for making my Christmas list for me.

[@lkro-r7c]

I just had my new 105 groupset installed yesterday. I must say that i really loved the brake levers giving an easy grip and it was really smooth to pedal.

[@Francoberry]

I just got my Trek Émonda ALR 5 with the full 105 groupset! I love it so much

[@paulshepherd3363]

Pick mine up tomorrow!

[@joecool2678]

Got mine in the Purple Flip on order :)

[@timothyjackson8667]

I too have an Emonda equipped w/ 105

[@merwyncruz]

Can you that the Emonda ALR performs better than the Caad12?

[@svenschroder4438]

Such a nice bike!

[@rosshatcher9248]

I'm considering an n+1 bike with this groupset. Very encouraging. Thanks for the video.

[@p.w.lavallee4505]

my first bike has a tourney 7 speed still works good, I watch this video and I just bought a giant defy with this 105 group set.

[@lesmerritt7976]

I've built two bikes with the R7000 version. The new FD adjustment is great. Does away with the barrel adjuster which as Simon says eventually may cease and is an entry point for corrosion. I think performance is as good as Ultegra or so close it doesn't matter. Looking forward to the 105 vs Dura Ace video. I still prefer Campagnolo, especially the shifter operation, brake lever and hoods shape.

[@matthewbracht940]

I just got the 105 G/S (rim brake) On a Cdale CAAD12. I absolutely LOVE it. I can't speak for the crankset because the CAAD12 comes with CDales proprietary SI crank.

[@YouNeedToHearThis]

I just updated my 2004 Trek 5200 from its stock Ultegra groupset to this latest 105. What a massive upgrade! The hardest part was fitting an 11-speed cassette on the 9-speed rear wheel - I learned that the stock Bontrager wheels are built around unbranded DT Swiss hubs and all I needed was a new 11-speed freehub body. I now have an 18 pound bike with modern gearing, upgraded shift quality, and much stiffer crankset.

[@marioortega4481]

Best value for the money, specially for riders that can only afford a "jack of all trade bike".....yours truly included. Look forward to upgrading my Tiagra groupset to the 105!!!

[@benbecker323]

Upgraded to the rim brake model from Tiagra a couple months ago, and I've loved every minute!

[@desmo5422]

Just picked up my 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp today and it's equipped with all Shimano 105 components, except for the crankset (Praxis Zayante) and I love the 105 components. Really smooth. Can't wait to see the blind comparison you guys do with the Dura Ace groupset. Nice job Si :)

[@guymorris1963]

Never heard of Praxis. Who are they ?

[@desmo5422]

praxiscycles.com/@@guymorris1963

[@palicar]

I have 105 on my new bike and it's great. It comes with a significant cost saving. I expected clunky and buggy - I got solid and reliable.

[@georgejgilles.3999]

I must say I am a huge fan of Shimano.

[@paulunnasch810]

I love it. Beautiful crank. Killer tech, shadow rear mech is a huge plus..

[@peglor]

The 105 11-34 cassette is probably what will end up on my next MTB with a triple chainset. I like my gears closely spaced but still want a range from road descending to grinding up the steepest climbs, and this combination ticks all the boxes better than a more limited range and bigger gear jumps on a single chainring pushed by MTB manufacturers. The crazy thing these days is that the range on road cassettes now is wider than MTB cassettes from 10 years ago. 20ish years back 11-28 was as good as you'd get on a MTB. I suspect a modern gravel bike is better off road than many XC MTBs from back then though.

[@dlp1750]

Chain rings. I have 105 on my gravel bike. Definitely impressive performance (although I don't have anything modern to compare it to). I am not to sure about the inside of the chain rings. You commented they are machined out, presumably for weight reduction. The downside of that machining is they are a massive pain to keep clean. Makes one tempted to haul out the pressure washer....

[@martinaxe6390]

Just ordered a full 105 5800 groupset to upgrade my 2006 Fuji Roubaix. 53/39 x 11/30. I am so excited to put this on my bike.

[@jozuavanlangenhove6586]

I switched from campagnolo athena to shimano 105 back in the day 2007, and yes it rides smoother also shifting is much more effortless. The 105 is a great groupset.

[@MattyJTri]

Just picked up a great deal on my R7000 groupset with BB for $500 CAD (£290) then the pedals for $90 CAD!! You can find amazing deals for this groupset

[@markalfresco]

I have been using 105 for ever, I will be looking forward to buying a new bike with this group set next year, 34 /34 will make easy work of massive hill.

[@bhumiriady]

That Shimano 105 is so super nice... (drooling)

[@scottishjohn]

Glad to see that Shimano have now integrated Disc Brakes into 105 level now. I think that if you were to get yourself a bike with 105 or upgrade to 105 then it would definitely do everything that you would want it to do and you know that it is gonna be super reliable with the same quality that you come to expect from Shimano, plus the benefit of being interchangeable with other components. A very cool little video there Si, I am guessing that this was put onto your trusty Orbea which we have seen you do Cyclocross and gravel on? Just frame starting to show some wear but the groupset does look very pro and I think from afar you would be hard pushed to always know that it was 105 and not one of its bigger bothers! I await to see the follow up video. Cheer GCN for another cool little video!

[@DarrylCollins]

Never thought I'd see the day that GCN used an old beater to demo new kit! Look at all that chipped paint at 00:32 and 00:37!

[@bacho2482]

Literally just finished fitting the new full 105 R7000 groupset (rim brake version) to my bike as an upgrade from Tiagra 4700. It certainly looks the part, cannot wait to try it out on the roads.

[@pokemonmalaque]

Late 2021 I finally have my Shimano 105s. And it feels so darn good!

[@1987Jesuli]

That front mek adjuster really works. I rode that some 2000km last summer and the adjustment is nice and easy, does not jam like barrel adjusters.

[@matthiasschmitt2311]

I work in a bikeshop and 4 weeks ago I had the luck to get my dirty little hands on a focus paralane with the new groupset. My first impression is very good. Crisp shifting, looks nice and nothing to complain.

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

Love my 105 set. I'm very novice to all this, but picked up a second bike with 105 and it shifts like a dream. I hope it lasts for several years.

[@gcn]

That's awesome! Happy riding!

[@robertokeefe101]

A good balanced review of the group set pointing out comparisons with high end versions, well done Si.

[@pknark]

I wanted my next road bike to be disc brakes with at least the 105 group set. Coming back to road biking from mountain biking I prefer the power of discs. Glad I’ll have the option in the future.

[@lazyremnant380]

Rooting for 105 in those upcoming 105 vs DA video!

[@gcn]

Stay tuned!

[@PolyglotBikepacker]

As usual it will probably be a marginal gain for DA, yet a gain that for some expert levels justifies the triple purchase amount, however, for us mortal riders 105 will def' be the best bang for your buck

[@KingofStreet3]

Swapped this on my 2017 Specialized Tarmac that had a Tiraga and I must say. It was fun learning how to do a swap

[@harryphillips781]

Already put it on my bike - running 11-34 and it’s brilliant

[@tsarouxaz]

nice one there from shimano but they have to broaden the range of cranksets downwards for gravel and adventure use. 50/34 is still ridiculously high for a lot of riders that like road bikes but they are not that fit and dont like roads that much as gravel road mix.. they should introduce 46/30 and 48/32 soon.

[@johnnyloco11]

totally agree

[@MrSchnuetz]

FILIPPOS PAPADOPOULOS with a 34t cassette you have a 1:1 ratio. I think this is suitable for the most beginners.

[@charliewhiskey8440]

@@MrSchnuetz I for one went even lower with some Spa Cycles crank and chain rings. I like hill climbs, or getting to the top of it, and sometimes I do bike camping and towing my kids in a trailer too. I wouldn't claim to be fit. I've gravel bike with a triple Sora group and a custom 24/30 lowest gear.

[@thelawnet]

50/39/30 ftw.

[@charliewhiskey8440]

@@thelawnet 50/38/24 for me :-) Works perfectly fine with a Sora 3503 FD by the way.

[@asamusicdude]

I got a cervelo S3 with 105 and it runs great!

[@Pureblond23]

Love the 105 look. From the older 5800 series. would be nice to know what the overall weight of the rim break version and also a comparison with all 3 top models Durace and ultegra would be great.

[@bondy284]

Love 105. A black cassette I reckon would look the part.Great review as always👍🇦🇺

[@gcn]

Cheers Bondy

[@charliewhiskey8440]

Silver cassettes will turn black soon enough :-)

[@jackhammer40k_]

@@charliewhiskey8440 And ironically black cassettes turn gradually silver (if you keep them clean!) :D

[@dbraughton]

Have the 105 and love it. 50/34 is perfect for flats and steep grades.

[@sphong0610]

Now that I'm much more of a casual rider that doesn't really go out on the road I hope this brings the new Sora's price down a bit.

[@phildelgiudice3448]

Nice job Si. Interesting for at LEAST 4 of us as you say! Cheers man!

[@aaauke]

Bought the Cube Nuroad 2019 with this groupset yesterday! And now you come out with a video to confirms my purchase desission :-D. Shifts like a dream and brakes like a trunk between the spokes.

[@KevinColt]

I cycle EVERYDAY about 35 miles (commute to work and trains) for 1 year and a half now, I own a 105 set since I first started, so heres my review: - Its an absolute amazing set that you can not have for such a low price anywhere else. - The 105 is the top notch pinpoint price/performance. - Extremely quick and easy gear change (feels like driving a ferrari using the gear pads) - Breaks are great and work as intended, even under heavy rain. - ONLY 1 cons (or maybe its not a cons and its just me), there is a huge gap in speed/cycling speed performance between 4th and 5th gear"?".. :unsure: about gear numbers (but it feels like there is a cruising range, and then a racing range without middle terms) All in all this is the best you can buy by far for this price. Anything else more expensive have very small gains and not worth for the regular commuter or even average racer. edit: the 105 set I own doesnt have the disk brakes yet, so Im sure this new model is even better.

[@antonia4722]

I run 105 5800 on my Giant defy 1 and have absolutely no complaints at all. A great groupset to start with and can only think that this latest iteration will be just as good. Shifting is smooth and hassle free. Having said that...I wont be upgrading for a long while yet! :o)

[@frogwater09]

Been using awhile of my Canyon Endurace AL 2019 that comes with 105 r7000 with 34/11 back & 36/53 front. Gotta say that it more than enough for beginner, really happy using it! Definitely great value!

[@johna6327]

What's the point in getting Ultegra over this unless you're going for di2? Better to invest the difference in wheelset? 🤔

[@davidkaplan5517]

Di2 is why.

[@sethmichael8188]

@@davidkaplan5517 di2 doesn't make you a better rider. And what happens if you have a loose connection, or your derailleur freezes..

[@davidkaplan5517]

@@sethmichael8188 spoken like somebody who either hasn’t used it or is being purposely obtuse. It’s very simple technology and is faster and smoother shifting.

[@sethmichael8188]

@@davidkaplan5517 what I said was facts. And my question was unanswered. Replacement parts are higher, and on top of that any mechanical groupset can be just as smooth as long as your not shifting under a load.

[@ultimate300zx1]

I bought the allez sprint comp 2018 and was very disappointed it didn't bring this group set. So I decided to get it. Ill be putting it on after the winter!!!

[@matthewvelo]

And the wait begins for all of this to trickle down to Tiagra...

[@Totalavulsion]

Matthew Broad enjoy the wait

[@yermanoh]

dont wait just diy it

[@jdfd4906]

Just get the 105...

[@Nwrig004]

the New R4000 group is a BEAST I have it on my Specialized Roubaix Comp 2018 model rides just as well as my 5800 105 Fuji Roubiax only I have to shift more on the flats

[@kedarkulkarni3030]

And one day...tourney will have di2

[@galenkehler]

Gets a cheeky little thumbs up from me, nice summary of what (for me at least) is the most anticipated release from shimano since Hollowtech II !!

[@M440iUK]

Nice mention of the flat white. Top job GCN, keep up the good work.

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

The trickle down of tech has been incredible these past few years. The more I ride, the less and less I care about gear; it's basically all better than almost all of us at this point anyway. Back in college, I was riding a bike with (then very new) Sram Force, and for four years, got my butt kicked by a guy on some ~90s Panasonic with downtube shifters. Strength is strength. I'm all for good gear, and have Ultegra on one and Force on the other, but I will freely admit that 'cheaper' 105 is just fantastic stuff. I'd be content with it.

[@ozmadman]

Just building a carbon bike with this groupset right now. Getting back into cycling at the age of 66 after a number of years off the bike. Had the original 105 groupset on a Ribble 753 bike with down tube shifters back in about 1995 so this will be a bit different especially as I have never ridden a bike with STI levers, hydraulic brakes and clip less pedals!!

[@southern_leyte8230]

I'm still old school rim brakes have worked well for about 100 years, disc for me only says bike manufacturers need new marketing aspects to sell bikes. But perhaps I'm biased. I'm still riding my RC 6000 Raleigh 105 groupset alu bike with carbon fork,from 2008.i do have a newer bike bought in 2017 a Silverback. Then again I ride to improve my fitness and enjoyment, not for fashion or to ride the lightest bike, my raleigh rc6000 weighs in at 8.5kg it's light enough me thinks. But I do enjoy watching the newer upgrades and they are informative,and I do enjoy GCN

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I’ve had 10-speed FC-5700 105 for years and liked it just fine. Then I built up the bike with Ultegra R8000 11-spd and it is light years better. Crisp and silky smooth shifts. Amazing. Recently acquired another frameset and was going to reuse the old 10 spd 105 but decided to sell it off and buy the R7000 11-spd 105 groupset. I’m hoping it’s just as crisp and smooth as my Ultegra.

[@nickwarren9621]

Well done si!! Another great vid!!

[@ouat2fok]

i was really hoping on a Di2 release! 105 is the choice for longevity, the right balance between performance and budget

[@TboneTenEighties]

Building a road bike as i type. Waiting on my 105 r7000 group to get here. Can't wait.

[@jamesowen418]

You can't beat 105 for performance vs ££. It just keeps getting better 👍🏻

[@neilcam]

Was never a fan of 105, but that, well that sexy beast of a set could convert me.

[@ButterfaceGMusicSlump]

0:56 been riding my bike for almost a year now, always felt the brakes were a bit out of reach, didn't even know that was a thing! Checked out my shimano sora, and they too have that feature! So nice.

[@1dree1]

it's just a really good groupset love the 105 :)

[@choski76]

Could you answer the differences in durability/longevity between the groupsets? I've heard differing opinions whether lightness makes it less durable vs the higher quality is more durable. Thanks for such a good review, Simon!

[@pastagreyhound]

I split the crank cover off my ultegra 6800 after 4,041 miles and four months after the warranty expired. Kept hearing a clicking sound and after going through everything, it turned out it was the damn cover. It's not one piece--it's two-piece epoxied. Apparently, this has been happening to quite a few Ultegra and DA owners. The 105 5800 crankset is only 66 grams heavier and is only one piece, so that's what I went with to replace the bombed ultegra crank arm. I'll never buy another Ultegra or Dura Ace crankset again. I have two other 105 5800 bikes, the Ultegra bike and a DA 7800 bike. The price difference doesn't justify the upgrade, in my opinion.

[@tuanzameer3069]

another great video from GCN

[@trinerd]

One of the reasons Shimano has taken over almost all of the road bike groupset market, is products like 105. Good enough for professional racing at an affordable cost. Really wish Campy could ever design a similar product (i.e. good and cheap)

[@PathfinderGregg]

Very interesting. I just had a Trek built with the new 105 groupset and I am looking forward to picking it up next week.

[@steviewood1976]

I was looking at upgrading to the new Ultegra groupset on my summer bike until I saw this.....I'll stick with a new 105! Couple of hundred quid extra for 174gms saving.....105 all the way

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

I have been using Tiagra 4700 for a while and now I got this new 105. To be honest, both feel great and 10 or 11 speeds don't make a big difference for me, What I have really come to love is the new rear mech and brake calipers of the 105. I feel much less chain slap when going over rough terrain and the brakes feel more responsive than the Tektro ones I have on my other bike.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

105, has always been one of my favorite group sets. I’ve gone to a full Ultegra set up so, I won’t be going back. But, I put 1000’s of miles on the 105 parts and they are certainly worth the investment. Maybe, when I get a new BIKE I’ll go to 105 for the group set. (:

[@sc20777]

I just picked up a R7000 gruppo for a retro/modern build on a 2004 Cannondale CAAD4 R400 in blue. It's going to be great!

[@petinka721]

This 105 is a challenger! It will be interesting see the blind test.

[@donvape336]

I have an old 2007, I think, Diamondback Podium 2 with a 9 gear 105 set. It shifts very nicely. Since I am strictly a magnetic trainer rider its probably more than I need. It work well when I street rode.

[@johnpotter4555]

I have it and I'm impressed. It feels "racey". Like many, I hope Shimano brings out a di2 version soon.

[@Mainswitch55]

I´m goinng to order a new bike and got deep into wheels, groupsets and frames... Your videos are awesome, absolutely sympathic guy and you offer very good help! Kind Regards from Austria

[@caskstrength7629]

I will check the 105 groupset friday. Thanks for the info. 🇱🇺

[@veloman59]

Fantastic group for the money!..Love the new chain set!

[@Metal-Possum]

105 was already pretty damned good a few years ago, definitely decent value for money on factory built bikes.

[@alex31721able]

The comedic timing was perfect on the interestingly for 4 of you

[@hillclimblover2255]

Very interesting and a good presentation as always.

[@gcn]

Thanks!

[@vincentflanagan198]

Excellent review and a very nice offering from out of Sakai. As a professional bike fitter, I am glad Shimano finally have something suitable for the many who have small hands and struggle to reach the levers. Even the current Ultgera and DA series I need to adjust to the max for closeness and it is not enough. I will be recommending the 7025 shifters to many of my clients. And while here it is time for the parts manufacturers to build and bike companies to put 165 cranks on their S and XS sized frames

[@robsnel4111]

It's quite difficult to lay your hands on a pair of 7025 shifters to sort out whether it's smaller dimensions are beneficial to someone. And unfortunately most bikes (even those marketed towards ladies) are fitted with the regular 7020. Do you have any useful recommendations wrt hand dimensions and when to switch between 7020/7025?

[@LvcianoN]

After riding for years a steel bike with really old Sora stuff, I bought and built up and aluminum Giant frame with Tiagra 4700 gruppo. It’s my first time ever riding modern parts and I can say I’m totally satisfied with the performance! Maybe next year I will jump into ultegra and MAYBE di2 as well, I’m curious to see if there’s much difference between mid range and top range gruppos.

[@pastagreyhound]

I built a bike up with Tiagra 4700 and there is nothing wrong with it. I have two 105 5800 bikes, an ultegra 6800 bike and a Dura Ace 7800 bike (I have 20 bikes total). The Tiagra shifts very well and is a bargain. As long as the bike shifts, I will ride it. I even have a couple of MicroShift bikes and they are fine--and 1/3 the cost!

[@LvcianoN]

pastagreyhound 20 biked! I’ve only been cycling three years so i only have like 2 bikes. Now that I’m more seriously infected with the cycling virus I hope to grow my collection very rapidly.

[@alexandrabikes]

The two best things they did on this group were the new front derailleur, which is the easiest derailleur style I ever install, and the new hydraulic shifters. I've worked on the old style non-series, and the feel of the braking is completely different between the two. These shifters/brake levers have the stopping feel all disc brakes should have.

[@3vilshadyd]

Me screaming in my mind: "AHHHHHHHH!!!" when watching 4:42 and immediately checking to make sure my bike is propped up properly

[@ronanparkinson458]

Have this new groupset on my winter bike with the 34x34 combo(just in case). Really like it, it will get you up anything.

[@davidmorris6116]

Great news for the vast majority who do not for one reason or another (cost) want to upgrade.

[@backpacker3421]

Glad to see this release. The improvements to the R8000 line made Ultegra a vastly superior groupset, well worth the price difference. Now, not so much. 105 may have just returned to my circle of choices when building a bike. It was competitive right up until the R8000 line came out. Though, one item I'll always include from Dura-Ace is the disc rotors - they just look so cool - well worth the extra $15-20 over the lower series.

[@erichyoung4136]

Sería genial este mismo vídeo en la versión de español 😀

[@LvcianoN]

6:54 “the pitch of the chainrings has also been changed”. Careful there, pitch in chainrings is the distance between the teeth, that hasn’t changed ever. It’s still 1/2 inch, as the chain is. I didn’t get what you guys meant, awesome video otherwise.

[@johnnyloco11]

I have the old 105s on a bike. Function well but the hoods are proper fugly. Needed the update.