Shimano reckon that most people buying a Tiagra-equipped bike probably won't be racing it and won't need the really high gears. The 52/36t, 50/34t and 50/39/30t triple chainset options still provide plenty of range, and 52/36t is just fine for most racers. Shimano GRX is a component series designed for gravel and adventure riders, bikepackers and cyclocross racers, providing a wide spread of possible builds including 10-speed and 11-speed setups, 1x and 2x drivetrains, mechanical and electronic shifting, wide-range or close-range gears, and dropper post integration.
Shimano pioneered the STI (Shimano Total Integration) lever, which is the most commonly used lever today. The ingenious system allows the user to change gears up or down and brake with one hand. The right-hand lever controls the rear derailleur and front brake (brake orientation can change based on country), while the left-hand lever controls. The Shimano component range starts with the budget-priced Claris, which is usually found on the most affordable bikes available. Claris is an 8-speed system (eight gears at the rear) combined with either a double or triple crankset (two or three gears at the front). Buy Shimano Groupset: Claris if you're on a budget.
Shimano groupsets are the most popular in the world, and you really can't go wrong with them when it comes to balancing performance and value.
In the table below we've listed the best deal currently available for each model. If you'd like to view all the deals available for each, simply scroll down and select from our list of mechanical and electronic Shimano groupsets.
| Retailer | Make | Groupset | Price | Retailer | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano | sora r3000 groupset | £282.99 | Ribble | Buy | |
| Shimano | Tiagra 4700 groupset | £284.99 | Chain Reaction | Buy | |
| Shimano | 105 R7000 groupset | £379.90 | Wiggle | Buy | |
| Shimano | 105 5800 Disc | £389.99 | Ribble | Buy | |
| Shimano | Tiagra 4720 Disk groupset | £449.99 | Wiggle | Buy | |
| Shimano | Ultegra R8000 groupset | £629.99 | Chain Reaction | Buy | |
| Shimano | Ultegra r8020 disk | £692.99 | Chain Reaction | Buy | |
| Shimano | Ultegra 6800 Caliper | £699.99 | Ribble | Buy | |
| Shimano | Ultegra R8050 groupset | £699.99 | Wiggle | Buy | |
| Shimano | Ultegra 6870 Di2 Caliper | £1389.99 | Ribble | Buy | |
| Shimano | Dura Ace R9150 Di2 groupset | £1399.99 | Chain Reaction | Buy | |
| Shimano | Dura Ace R9100 groupset | £1559.99 | Ribble | Buy |
Prices last updated on 13th December 2020.
Below is a list of all the Shimano mechanical groupsets available in the range. Click through to compare prices from all the biggest UK retailers, and grab a great deal. Outlook 2011 for mac losing emails.
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A great entry level 9-speed groupset from Shimano. Perfect for winter bikes or those on a budget.
2,840g
A great entry level 10-speed groupset from Shimano. Perfect for winter bikes or those on a budget.
2,553g
Arguably Shimano's best value 11-speed groupset. Great for crit racing and winter steeds.
2,489g
The latest iteration of the immensely popular 105 groupset. Great for the budget conscious.
2,313g
A great enthusiasts groupset. Hard-wearing and a great balance between price and weight.
2,045g
Shimano's top-end mechanical groupset. Seriously light and smooth shifting.
2,448g
Shimano Hierarchy Mtb
Shimano's most affordable electronic groupset. Great value for the cycling enthusiast.
2,047g
Shimano Gearing Hierarchy Chart
Shimano's top-end electronic groupset. Now superseded by R9150 so available at a lower price.
2,040g
Shimano Gearing Hierarchy Components
Shimano's latest and greatest electronic groupset. Seriously light with superb shifting and braking performance.
