SRAM Force AXS and Shimano Ultegra sit one tier down from Red AXS and Dura-Ace in their respective brands’ groupset hierarchies. While they skip some of the flashy materials and top spec finishes of ...

PEZ readers may remember my Colnago V3 project bike with Ultegra R8000: “The shifting is light, crisp, and sure. Dura Ace is supposed to be better, but I’m not sure how much better it can be (at least ...

Float is adjustable on most kinds of clipless pedals (Credit: Jack Sexty) The Ultegra PD-R8000 pedals sit below Shimano’s top-of-the-range Dura-Ace PD-R9100 (£234.99 / $280) and above the dependable ...

Shimano’s entry into the 12-speed road drivetrain category came a bit later than their competition, but they made up for it with stellar performance and long-term durability. I’ve been riding the ...

As road bike riding diversifies towards multiple road surfaces such as adventure and off-road riding Shimano introduces Ultegra RX, an off-shoot of Ultegra, with a rear clutch derailleur ...

The year 2018 seems like a lifetime ago given where the world has gone since then but four years ago Campagnolo dropped the first 2x12 groupsets into the market. At the time it was mechanical only but ...

The Ultegra R8100 groupset is here, so let’s look at the juicy details of the new components. The most notable changes are the 12-speed drivetrain and an evolved wireless Di2 platform, which delivers ...

Every choice we make on our bikes involves balancing pros and cons. Something like durability often comes at the cost of a few extra grams or a few extra dollars, and some higher-priced items require ...