Are Shimano 105 gears good?

Are Shimano 105 gears good?

Shimano 105 and Ultegra are 2 of the most often picked groupsets by road cyclists. They both mix value and quality in a package that is highly respected by most cyclists.

When did Shimano 105 5700 come out?

Details of the new-for-2011 Shimano 105 groupset, coded 5700, have been made public prior to an advised availability date of May 2010 for the double and compact chainset versions and June 2010 for the triple.

Can I upgrade my groupset?

For those that cannot afford this extravagance, a groupset can be replaced at a fraction of the cost of a new bike. Replacing a groupset requires a major overhaul for the bike so shoppers should remember to budget for installation.

Is the Shimano 105 front derailleur any good?

Shimano 105 front derailleur (braze-on) FD-1050 LG) in good working condition- Shimano 105 rear derailleur (RD-1050) in good working condition. Jockey wheels show some wear. But nothing out of the ordinary. Slight scratches on lateral surface of derailleur. Shimano 105/SLR front (BR-1050 LI) and rear (BR-1050 LG) brake calipers in very nice shape.

What is a Shimano Exage group?

This Shimano Exage group is used but is in nice working condition and came off of a late 80’s- early 90’s steel frame bike.This groupset will come with a double chain ring bio-pace crank, front and rear brake calipers, earo brake levers with nice white Shimano Exage hoods, front 2 speed derailleur and rear 6 speed derailleur.

How good are Shimano 105/slr brake levers and hoods?

Shimano 105/SLR brake levers (BL-1051) and original Shimano black hoods with gunmetal-colored trim. Levers are in good condition with only light scratches. The hoods are in good condition (not dry-rot or cracking) However the rubber is very sticky. Not sure if the material is breaking down or if a coating is coming off.