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First look: New Shimano 105 road groupset

  • Shimano is bringing out a revised version of its 105 road groupset in time for northern summer.

    Shimano is bringing out a revised version of its 105 road groupset in time for northern summer.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The levers include under-bar-tape cable routing, adjustment for different hand sizes and bar bends.

    The levers include under-bar-tape cable routing, adjustment for different hand sizes and bar bends.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The Dual-Pivot brakes come with improved pads that are said to offer better performance in the wet.

    The Dual-Pivot brakes come with improved pads that are said to offer better performance in the wet.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The groupset also includes pedals, which are available in the two new colours but are otherwise unchanged from the previous 105.

    The groupset also includes pedals, which are available in the two new colours but are otherwise unchanged from the previous 105.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The new wide link design rear mech is available in SS (short cage) and GS (medium cage, for triple cranksets) versions.

    The new wide link design rear mech is available in SS (short cage) and GS (medium cage, for triple cranksets) versions.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The new group comes with a choice of 165, 170, 172.5 or 175mm crankarms.

    The new group comes with a choice of 165, 170, 172.5 or 175mm crankarms.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The front derailleurs features a wide inner link for extra rigidity and an improved chain guide design.

    The front derailleurs features a wide inner link for extra rigidity and an improved chain guide design.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The crankset lacks the Hollowglide outer ring found on Shimano's more expensive road groups.

    The crankset lacks the Hollowglide outer ring found on Shimano's more expensive road groups.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The 105 levers have aluminium instead of carbon lever blades.

    The 105 levers have aluminium instead of carbon lever blades.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • The 105 levers are a similar shape to the latest Dura-Ace and Ultegra units.

    The 105 levers are a similar shape to the latest Dura-Ace and Ultegra units.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar

  • Shimano's revised 105 groupset on display.

    Shimano's revised 105 groupset on display.

    Photo credit © James Costley-White/BikeRadar