Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset Reviews

Review score: 9.3/10 – Updated May, 2024

Latest Price: £439.99 – Save 26% (RRP: £595.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset worthy of a review score of 9.3 out of 10.

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Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Groupsets. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Groupsets. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Groupsets. Brands like Shimano are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Groupsets category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Groupsets.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £439.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.2 out of 10 for price.

Average price of Groupsets

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Groupsets.

We found 66 in the Groupsets category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £881.77, making it below average at £439.99.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Groupsets. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £2999.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £9.99.

With 66 products available we worked out that 41 cost more than Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset and 24 were cheaper.

Cost of Shimano products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 854 products from Shimano, of which 19 were in the Groupsets category.

For now though we’re looking at Shimano branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £94.29 making this product above average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Shimano product we found was £1.00 and the highest price we could find from them was £1999.99.

Of the 854 from Shimano, 24 were more expensive than Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset and 829 were cheaper.

How much are Shimano Groupsets?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Shimano products that are listed in the Groupsets category.

The average price of the 19 products that match this search was £711.36, with the cheapest coming in at £239.99 and highest price was £1999.99. With the average being £711.36, Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset comes in below average.

11 products that meet this search were more expensive than Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset and 7 were cheaper.

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Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 9.6 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Groupsets category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.2 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset or another similar product, like Shimano 105 R7020 Road Groupset reviews or Shimano Tiagra 4720 10 Speed Groupset reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Groupsets.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Groupsets. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Shimano, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 9.3/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25010918447
• Product ID 2: 718250UK
• Brand: Shimano
• Model number: GSR7000D26128SSL
• RRP: £595.99
• EAN: 8056389846946
• Description: Shimano 105 R7000 Road GroupsetShimano’s 105 R7000 Groupset is one of the most eagerly anticipated groupsets of recent years. Smooth, crisp and precise shifting combined with reliable and powerful braking makes this an incredibly efficient groupset.R7000 CranksetWith the 105 R7000 Compact Chainset, Shimano has found the perfect balance between weight, efficiency and comfort without sacrificing stiffness or power-transfer. It has been optimised to ensure the maximum power-transfer from rider to road is achieved and thanks to modern technologies, they have achieved a wider gear pitch so it is fully compatible with standard road frames and the modern 135mm O.L.D. spaced Disc Brake frames. This crankset design pushes advancements in modern drivetrain performance and provides levels of efficiency and comfort that until now have not been achieved.Crankset Features: Material:¬†Crank Arms, Chainrings: Aluminium; Axle: Steel Bolt Circle Diameter:¬†110mm Q-Factor:¬†146mm Bottom Bracket Standard:¬†HollowTech II Chainring Gear Ratio:¬†50-34T Compatible Chain:¬†HG-EV 11 speed / HG-X11 Drivetrain Speed:¬†11 speedR7000 Double Shifter SetThe 11-Speed Shimano 105 R7000 Shifter Set is the evolution in Shimano mechanical drivetrain performance. Borrowing trickle-down technology from the Dura-Ace and Ultegra high-end competition shift levers, these levers provide crisp, super-smooth shifting and brake performance that feels absolutely superb to use.Re-Designed, Enhanced and OptimisedThe internal shifting mechanism has been re-designed and enhanced to provide smoother operation and more precise actuation when shifting between gears, even when under load. The lever features a greater reach-adjustment range with very easy access to the inner shift cables when the time comes to maintain/adjust. This new system provides a fast and easy shifting experience, which ensures that race performance is always at 100%, and as a bonus, Shimano has fine-tuned the front lever shifting curve, which makes for a much lighter front derailleur shifting compared to previous models. Shifter Features: Material:¬†Aluminium Type:¬†Dual Control, SLR-EV Brake System:¬†Mechanical Drivetrain Speed:¬†2×11 speed Weight:¬†251gR7000 Front MechThe 11-Speed Shimano 105 R7000 Front Derailleur has an ergonomic, smooth to shift power-stroke, which provides a very natural shifting feel and lighter mechanism actuation. This derailleur features an optimised cage design so that very little adjustment is needed when using road bikes with a wider rear spacing for Disc Brakes. It also is compatible with most cable routing options on the market and comes equipped with an integrated cable tension adjustment screw for superb adjustability and convenience.Front Mech Features: Material:¬†Clamp: Aluminium; Plate: Steel Mount:¬†Braze-On Type:¬†Double Compatible Chain:¬†HG-EV 11 speed / HG-X11 Top Gear Teeth:¬†46-53T Total Gear Capacity:¬†16T Drivetrain Speed:¬†11 speed Weight:¬†95gR7000 Rear Derailleur Medium CageThe Shimano 105 R7000 Rear Derailleur features Shimano Shadow technology, which not only smooths shifting performance but also stabilises chain movement and keeps the derailleur low-profile, tucked tight to the chainstay. It is capable and fully efficient at shifting across a wide gear ratio while doing so with buttery-smooth shifting performance. Rear derailleur drivetrain performance has never been as smooth, reliable and as precise as this!Rear Derailleur Features: Material:¬†Aluminium Drivetrain Speed:¬†11-Speed Compatible Chain:¬†HG-EV 11 speed / HG-X11 Total Capacity:¬†35T Max Front Ratio Difference:¬†16T Low Sprocket:¬†Max: 30T; Min: 25T Top Sprocket:¬†Max: 14T; Min: 11T Pulley:¬†11T Weight:¬†225g R7000 Brake Caliper Front & RearThe 105 R7000 Brake Caliper is the latest innovation in affordable, pro-level braking performance from Shimano. Providing an exceptional linear braking curve, enabling you to precisely time your braking with more accuracy than ever before. It provides a very noticeable balance between feel, stiffness, stopping power and response; it is the most inspiring brake system to use for the aspiring podium chaser. Compatible with SLR-EV brake levers to provide the optimised braking control and elegant performance. Caliper Features: Material:¬†Aluminium Type:¬†SLR EV Dual Pivot Reach:¬†51mm Maximum Tyre Size:¬†28c Weight:¬†379gR7000 CassetteThe Shimano 105 R7000 Cassette provides precise 11-Speed shift ramping and is a foundation for top-level drivetrain performance. Designed to provide wider gear choices and wider ratios to suit individual rider preference and to provide a range of options to suit the task at hand. Featuring a durable, lightweight construction, which is weather and wear resistant while providing professional level 11-Speed drivetrain performance.R7000 Cassette Features: Material:¬†Sprockets: Steel, Nickel Plated; Spider: Aluminium Type:¬†HG-EV Compatible Chain:¬†HG-EV 11 speed / HG-X11 Drivetrain Speed:¬†11 speed Weight:¬†284g (11-28T) Please Note:¬†The 11-34T version of this cassette is the “CS-HG700” model as Shimano does not make the CS-R7000 in an 11-34T version.R7000 HG701 ChainNew symmetrical design chain that offers smooth shifts and maximum durability. It has been designed to run specifically with Shimano 11-speed Dyna-Sys systems for optimal pedalling efficiency.Chain Features: Outer plate design has been developed to reduce the chance of chain suck Sil-Tec surface treatment technology (PTFE plating) on inner links that is smooth running and increases durability Number of Links: 116 The inner plate has been developed for better contact with gears providing smoother shifting under high load, giving efficient pedalling, increased rigidity and near silent running Chain Width:¬†5.62mm Average Weight:¬†257gPlease Note:¬†No cables are included with this groupset.A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Components > Groupsets
• Savings percentage from RRP: 26%
• Size: 11-28t
• Unisex
• 156
• Adult

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