Shimano launches a new version of its most popular group, the 105.

It has 11 speeds and has combined the aesthetics and technology of its Dura-Ace and Ultegra brothers.

The main new features are the new 11-speed transmission that has more precise and lighter shifting. In addition, it also incorporates an improvement in brake power and better control of the bicycle. All the parts that make up the new Shimano 105 have been individually redesigned to work together as a group.

New shifters of the new Shimano 105 inherit technologies used in the Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace with a more compact design and with adjustable cams, being adjustable in distance, which makes the athlete can move it away or closer to the hand.

new diverters They present a new design and mechanism, much more robust and with a soft touch. For its part, the change will be available in short leg, compatible with cassettes up to 28T, and long leg, compatible with cassettes up to 32T.

New Rods They have the same system of four screws inherited from their older brothers, which gives them the excellent aesthetics of high-end groups. It will be available with 50-34, 52-36 and 53-39 developments.

 The iconic Dura-Ace-derived 4-link crank is upgraded to the new 105 and provides greater transfer power and balance between stiffness and weight. It also has the same BCD for both compact and traditional double chainwheels, which means that each arm of the crank adjusts to different sizes of the chainring.

The dishes They are available in 34, 36, 39, 50 and 53 teeth. He Boxes of 11 speeds offers small gears that optimize the rhythm control and the rate of control, is available in: 12-25, 11-28, 11-32.

The chain is treated with Shimano SIL-TEC to provide a smoother ride and less wear in all conditions.

The group will be available in black and silver from June 2014