Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset Reviews

Review score: 9.3/10 – Updated November, 2024

Latest Price: £770.99 – Save 30% (RRP: £1099.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset worthy of a review score of 9.3 out of 10.

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Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £770.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.7 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 £770.99.

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 30 cost more than Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset and 35 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, 13 were more expensive than Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset and 840 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset comes in above average.

5 products that meet this search were more expensive than Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset and 13 were cheaper.

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Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.5 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset or another similar product, like Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews or Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 11sp Di2 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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp 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: 25010918243
• Product ID 2: 655425UK
• Brand: Shimano
• Model number: 5391879903
• RRP: £1099.99
• EAN: 5056201556193
• Description: Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset – DiscCreated to offer you standard-setting road bike mechanical gearing and hydraulic braking performance, Shimano’s Ultegra R8000 components are the ideal option for building up your custom endurance or racing bike. Giving you clean and accurate shifting with ease lever click, the levers even have an adjustable reach and stroke. This helps you set them up for your exact hand size for increased comfort and efficiency. Plus, when it’s time to attack a descent or keep the pace up on a wet ride, you can rely on consistent braking power from the hydraulic disc brakes.Superior Disc Brake PerformanceThis groupset is also equipped with among the most advanced hydraulic disc brakes in the industry. For many years Shimano has been pushing the development of disc brake technology for mountain bikes, now this exceptional brake feel, modulation and superior braking power is available on road bikes.Included/Features:ST-R8020 Ultegra 11-Speed Hydraulic STI Drop Bar Shifters, hoses and disc brake calipersUltegra R8000¬†2×11-Speed Front DerailleurUltegra R8000 11-Speed Rear DerailleurUltegra R8000¬†11-Speed ChainsetUltegra R8000 Ultegra 11-Speed CassetteUltegra HG701¬†6800 11-Speed ChainComplete 11-Speed drivetrainDisc brake systemPlease Note: Bottom bracket not includedShimano ST-R8020 Ultegra Hydraulic STI Drop Bar Shifters and Hydraulic Brake CalipersBenefiting from trickle-down technologies from the top-tier Dura-Ace series, the Ultegra R8020 shifters give you advanced control in all conditions. Whether you’re taking part in a race or riding with your local club, you’ll easily maintain the edge over your competitors.Lightweight and Precise Road ShiftersReady to dominate any road cycling challenge, their redesigned internal shifting unit provides you with quick and intuitive shifting operation. Shimano has taken usability a step further by installing major industry-leading technologies into these shifters for unrivalled performance out on the road.When you hear and feel that "click" every time you shift with these levers, it’s the Shimano Indexed Shifting technology capturing a light, precise and consistent gearing experience. Working in harmony with your derailleurs, the feeling resonates into your hand, letting you know that your commands are being answered.Features:¬† Drop bar STI with shift buttons¬† Hydraulic brake lever with integrated Hydraulic reservoir tank¬† Tuneable Reach and Free-Stroke adjustment¬† Kit contains two bled ST-R8020 STI levers, BR-R8070 flat mount brake calipers with pads, hoses and mineral oil (without rotors or adapters)Shimano Ultegra R8000¬†2×11-Speed Front Derailleur The Ultegra R8000 11-Speed Front Mech 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.Features:¬† Mount Type: Braze on¬† Designed to work with the wider gear pitch spacing Shimano chainsets without sacrificing shifting performance on bikes with 135 / 142 mm O.L.D.¬† ¬† Precise and accurate shifting¬† Low-profile design¬† 2×11-Speed¬† Weight: 132gShimano Ultegra R8000 11-Speed Rear Derailleur The Ultegra R8000 11-Speed Rear Mech is a derailleur that features Shadow RD technology, improved shifting giving a light action at the lever whilst retaining¬†a quick and precise gear response at the rear.Features:¬† Mount Type: Standard hanger type mount¬† ¬† Derailleur contains a saver (fuse) function¬† ¬† ¬† Shadow RD Technology¬† High tolerance cold forged aluminium link plates and body construction¬† Four self-lubricating micro-machined fluorine-coated link pivot bushings¬† 11-Speed CompatibleCage Length: Short Cage¬† Weight: 242gShimano Ultegra R8000¬†11-Speed Chainset The long-awaited update of the Shimano Ultegra R8000 Double 11-Speed Chainset is finally here. Featuring enhancements on aesthetics and performance from the 6800 series, the Ultegra R8000 series has been massively helped from the trickle-down technology of its predecessor, Dura Ace R9000.Transfer Power into SpeedInfused with first class technology, the Shimano Ultegra R8000 Double 11-Speed Chainset will make sure you transfer power into speed. With the added bonus of a weight reduction from the 6800 series without sacrificing stiffness, this chainset supports a wide range of gear combinations to suit the fastest downhill section and the steepest mountain pass. The crank arm is redesigned to provide your road bike with a fine aesthetic upgrade.Features:¬† Revised 4-arm design for stiff, lightweight performance ¬† Hollowtech II construction¬† Hollowglide chainrings¬† 11-Speed Compatible¬† Bolt Circle Diameter (B.C.D): 110mm¬† Compatibility: Frames with O.L.D. 135 / 142 mm and 410mm chainstay length¬† Weight: 690gShimano Ultegra R8000 Ultegra 11-Speed Cassette Eagerly anticipated, the updated Shimano Ultegra R8000 range has arrived. Shimano has evolved the Ultegra series, which hugely benefits from the joys of trickle-down technology from its big brother, Dura Ace R9000. Infused with Shimano’s ‘rider-tuned philosophy’, this Ultegra R8000 11-Speed Cassette offers a huge range of gear ratios to help you conquer any terrain.Features:¬† For use with 11-Speed HG-EV chains¬† Advanced, optimised shifting performance¬† Weight: 232gShimano Ultegra HG701¬†6800 11-Speed Chain Eagerly anticipated, the updated Shimano Ultegra R8000 range has arrived. Shimano has evolved the Ultegra series, which hugely benefits from the joys of trickle-down technology from its big brother, Dura Ace R9000. Infused with Shimano’s ‘rider-tuned philosophy’, this version offers a huge range of gear ratios to help you conquer any terrain.Features:¬† Sil-Tec surface treatment technology (PTFE plating)¬† Zinc-Alloy plated outer links¬† 5.62mm chain width¬† Weight: 257gBuy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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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 R8020 11sp Road Groupset included,
Shimano 105 R7000 Road Groupset reviews, Shimano 105 R7020 Road Groupset reviews, or we really liked the look of Shimano Tiagra 4720 10 Speed Groupset reviews as another alternative.