Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset Reviews

Review score: 8.6/10 – Updated May, 2024

Latest Price: £1149.99 – Save 32% (RRP: £1699.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset worthy of a review score of 8.6 out of 10.

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Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £1149.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 8.8 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 above average at £1149.99.

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 19 cost more than Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset and 46 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, 7 were more expensive than Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset and 846 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset comes in above average.

4 products that meet this search were more expensive than Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset and 14 were cheaper.

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Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.1 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset or another similar product, like Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews or Shimano 105 R7000 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 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 8.6/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25010918267
• Product ID 2: 657116UK
• Brand: Shimano
• Model number: 5381275810
• RRP: £1699.99
• EAN: 5056201556346
• Description: Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road GroupsetThe Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 Groupset provides market-leading electronic gear shifting thanks to the Di2 system and trickle-down technology from professional-level Dura-Ace groupsets. This system ensures shifting accuracy, which provides crisp and precise shifts with every push of a button. No adjustment is required once setup, instead of mechanical cables you have fully sealed, high-end Di2 electronic wires that relay your gear selection instantly; this truly is the essence of modern, electronic drivetrain efficiency.Maintenance-Free Electronic Gear Shifting PrecisionThe power and precision of Di2 is unmatched. It enables beautifully smooth shifting both front and rear. The lack of maintenance and adjustment is impressive: once you’ve customised your Di2 to shift to your preferences, it will continue to do so endlessly.Synchro Shift for Outstanding Cycling PerformanceSynchro Shift creates an intuitive experience with synchronised front and rear shifting, which can be custom programmed. With ‘full’ and ‘semi’ Synchro Shift available, this intuitive new mode automatically reacts when you shift from one chainring to another. Remove the guess work as your rear derailleur shifts automatically to minimise the gear step so you can keep riding with a smooth cadence and rhythm.Low Profile, Reliable and Efficient Di2 E-Tube SystemThe Di2 E-Tube system provides unmatched shift performance, reliability and rider customisation. Along with enhanced Di2 functionality, the front and rear Di2 derailleurs are connected via Shimano’s small EW-WU111 wireless unit allowing for an ANT Private connection between the groupset and third party devices. These components can be connected to Shimano¬¥s E-Tube software, which supports the programmable aspects of the Di2 electronic gear shifting system. Use the Bluetooth technology for seamless access on smartphones and tablets.Shimano Ultegra R8050 STI Drop Bar Levers Drop bar STI with shift buttons Ergonomic design with greater reach Updated internal shifting unit Powerful and controllable braking system Multi-shift function Tuneable Reach and Free-Stroke adjustment Weight: 295gShimano Ultegra R8000 Brakes Sleek, Low-profile design Wider Tyre Clearance Compatible with Tyres up to 28c Improved braking efficiency and power Balance weight, stiffness and stopping power Stabiliser between axles reduces deformation and improves braking efficiency Weight: Front: 183g; Rear: 180gShimano Ultegra R8050 2×11 Speed Front Derailleur Designed to work with the wider gear pitch spacing Shimano chainsets without sacrificing shifting performance on bikes with 135 / 142 mm O.L.D. Rear Hub Spacing Precise and accurate shifting Fast and Smooth engagement Auto-Trim that centres the front derailleur as you shift across the rear cassette, avoiding chain rub Syncronised Shift Technology to communicate with Rear Derailleur to optimise performance Low-profile design 2×11 Speed Weight: 132gShimano Ultegra R800011 Speed Rear Derailleur Derailleur contains a saver (fuse) function Low-profile design Shadow RD Technology Syncronised Shift Technology to communicate with Front Derailleur to optimise performance High tolerance cold forged aluminium link plates and body construction Four self-lubricating micro-machined fluorine-coated link pivot bushings 11 Speed Compatible Weight: 242gShimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Chainset New 4-arm design for stiff, lightweight performance Weight reduction without any sacrifice to structural integrity or 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 For use with 11 Speed HG-EV chains Advanced, optimised shifting performance Weight: 232gShimano Ultegra HG701 6800 11 Speed Chain: Sil-Tec surface treatment technology (PTFE plating) Zinc-Alloy plated outer links 5.62mm chain width Weight: 257gShimano Di2 E-tube Electric Wires 300mm x 1 350mm x 2 600mm x 1 700mm x 1 1000mm x 1Electronics: SM-EW90-A E-tube Di2 Junction Box-A, 3 port and the M-JC41 E-tube, Di2 bottom bracket Junction for internal wire routing Di2 internal mount battery Di2 internal battery charger direct to SM-EW90 Junction (one hour charge time)Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Components > Groupsets
• Savings percentage from RRP: 32%
• Size: 11-32t
• Unisex
• 550
• 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 R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset included,
Shimano 105 R7020 Road Groupset reviews, Shimano Tiagra 4720 10 Speed Groupset reviews, or we really liked the look of Shimano XT M8100 1x12sp MTB Groupset reviews as another alternative.