Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset Reviews

Review score: 9.2/10 – Updated November, 2024

Latest Price: £699.99 – Save 36% (RRP: £1099.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset worthy of a review score of 9.2 out of 10.

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Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £699.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 8.5 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 £699.99.

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 32 cost more than Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset and 33 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, 15 were more expensive than Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset and 838 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset comes in below average.

6 products that meet this search were more expensive than Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset and 12 were cheaper.

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Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset or another similar product, like Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 11 Speed Road Groupset reviews or Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 11sp Road 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 Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed 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 9.2/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25010918057
• Product ID 2: 595358UK
• Brand: Shimano
• Model number: 5380175806
• RRP: £1099.99
• EAN: 5057567121407
• Description: Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road GroupsetThe Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset has improved aesthetics, stiffness and performance over its previous predecessors. Sharing technology that has trickled down from the Dura Ace range this Ultegra 11 speed groupset is a perfect upgrade for your race or training road bike.Key Features: Material:¬†Alloy Colour:¬†Grey Cassette Size:¬†11-25T, 12-25T, 11-28T, 14-28T, 11-30T, 11-32T, 11-34T BCD:¬†110mm Crank Teeth:¬†52-36t (Semi-Compact), 50-34t (Compact), 53-39t (Pro) Speed:¬†11 Speed, 11 Speed Double Crank Length:¬†172.5mm, 170mm, 175mm Front Derailleur Type:¬†Braze On Rear Derailleur Type:¬†Medium Cage (GS) = 30-34T Bottom Bracket Included: Yes, Shimano BB-R60 English threadShimano Ultegra R8000 Hollowtech II ChainsetThis FC-R8000 Hollowtech II chainset will make sure you transfer power into speed. With the bonus of offering weight reduction without sacrificing stiffness, this crank set supports a wide range of gear combinations to suit the fastest downhill section and the steepest mountain pass. The crankarm is redesigned to provide your bike with a fine aesthetic upgrade.Features: Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD):¬†110mm Chain Line:¬†43.5mm New 4-arm design for a stiff, lightweight performance Hollowtech II construction Hollowglide chainrings 11 Speed Compatible Same bolt circle diameter for compact and traditional double chainset means that one crankarm fits all chainring sizes Weight:¬†690g (59-39T), 681g (52-36T), 674g (50-34T), 668g (46-36T)Dual Control Shifters Set STI Ultegra R8000Offering an increase in accuracy and shifting precision, these Dual Control Levers have a greater reach for adjusting your break and gear levers. The internal shifting unit is updated to offer quick and intuitive shifting.*Please Note:¬†Supplied with inner Gear cables only and does not include brake cables. Material:¬†Carbon Fibre (Brake lever bladed only) Shift Cable:¬†Polymer coated Ergonomic design with greater reach Light action, define click engagement, vivid index shifting Updated internal shifting unit Powerful and controllable braking system Weight:¬†438g (Set)Shimano Ultegra Rear Derailleur R8000The RD-R8000 reduces shifting effort at the lever whilst retaining a quick and precise response. Featuring integrated Shadow RD Technology with its race-proven, low-profile design, the rear derailleur is more compact and fits closer to the frame, ensuring less damage in a crash. Shadow RD Technology Precise and accurate shifting Weight:¬†200g (Short cage)Shimano Ultegra Front Derailleur R8000The FD-R8000 evolves to provide an ultra-smooth shifting action that flawlessly moves your chain up and down whenever required. with zero delay, you can enjoy a shift that is crisp and concise. New designed pull arm for more direct and easy shifting Mounting Type:¬†Braze-on Weight:¬†92g Please Note:¬†Front mech support plates not includedShimano Ultegra Brake Set R8000Enhanced with a new, sleek design, the Ultegra caliper brake has narrower gaps between the arms for a reduced profile and compatibility with 28c tyres. The stabiliser between the axles improves the braking performance by delivering clear contact to bring you to a balanced stop. Balanced stopping action Dual-Pivot 41-51mm reach Smooth and light operation with increased modulation Compatible with up to 28c tyres Weight:¬†360g (Set)Shimano 11 Speed R8000 Ultegra CassetteShimano has evolved the Ultegra R8000 series, which hugely benefits from the joys of trickle-down technology from its big brother, Dura Ace R9000. At the heart of Shimano’s ‘rider-tuned philosophy’ lies their belief in offering superior choice, with a huge range of cassette options, you’ll conquer any terrain. Ultegra Cassette CS-R8000 11-25T Ultegra Cassette CS-R8000 11-28T Ultegra Cassette CS-R8000 11-30T Ultegra Cassette CS-R8000 11-32T Ultegra Cassette CS-R8000 12-25T Ultegra Cassette CS-R8000 14-28T Ultegra Cassette 11-34T (CS-HG800-11) Weight:¬†232gShimano Ultegra 11 Speed Chain HG701-11 114 LinksEvolved to offer more efficiency with less maintenance and less noise, the Super Narrow HG-X11 speed chain offers a smooth and reliable shifting performance as you would expect. Ultegra redesigned SIL-TEC Chain for 11 Speed Supplied with joining pin Weight: 257gTechnologies: Shadow RD:¬†Traditional derailleurs extend wider than the profile of your bike. With its low-profile design, Shadow RD is a more compact derailleur that fits closer to the frame, with more direct cable routing. Shadow RD maintains a consistent distance to the cassette for increased shift stability. The reduced body width creates a sleek and smooth appearance, ensuring less damage in a crash.Please note that this groupset does not come supplied with outer cables.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: 36%
• Size: 11-28t
• Unisex
• 400
• Adult

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Other options for Groupsets

As you’d imagine there are so many options out there when buying Groupsets. 66 in fact.

A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset included,
Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset reviews, Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews, or we really liked the look of Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews as another alternative.