The new ULTEGRA STI levers feature carbon lever blades and cable routing underneath the handlebar tape, combined with same ergonomics to the DuraAce-7900. They also include reach adjustment that will accommodate smaller hands. The brake lever pivot is located closer to the rider for an improved controllability, especially when riding with the hands on top of the hoods. Weight is 445g per pair.Key Features
-carbon lever blades
-cable routing underneath the handlebar tape
-reach adjustment mechanism for smaller hands and a wide assortment of bar bends
The rear derailleur is Short or Medium cage. The short cage has a total capacity of 33T and will suit Double cranksets with cassettes up to 28T. The medium cage is for Triple cranksets. Both models offer a wide outer link design and an aluminum pulley cage. Weight is 190 grams.Key Features
-SS version has an improved, wider gear ratio with a maximum front difference of 16T and a total capacity of 33T
-GS version features a wide outer link design for extra rigidity and a composite plate body that helps to reduce the target weight to 190g.
The new front derailleurs provide a feather light down shift and smoother shifting stroke and have double and triple versions. Weight is 89g.Key Features
-Wide inner link with two pivots for extra rigidity and an improved chain guide design
-Lighter down shift
-Smoother shifting stroke
The new crankset features HOLLOWGLIDE technology; a hollow outer chainring construction saves weight and increases rigidity for an optimal power transfer. The hollow 53T chainring also offer more support for the chain during shifting and further improved shifting speed. This HOLLOWTECH II design crankset will be available in three versions: Double, Compact and Triple. Weight: 785g including Bottom Bracket (Double)Key Features
-Hollow outer chainring
-Increased chain clearance between the chainrings
The new chain has a unidirectional design to reduce chain suck and improve shifting performance. This chain features perforated inner plates that help to reduce the weight to 267 grams. It can be joined using a standard joining pin or the re-usable CN79 quick link.Key Features
-outer plate is designed to integrate with the shifting ramps on the chainset
-the inner plates are designed to integrate with the shifting ramps on the cassette
-increased contact area with the gear teeth
-perforated plates
The Dual-Pivot caliper brakes feature new compound brake shoes just like the new DURA-ACE 7900 series. They offer doubled brake performance in wet conditions and improve stopping power also in dry conditions by 20 %. The brake calipers have been developed with an enhanced brake arch proportion for an increased linear response. The new caliper construction ensures an improved cable routing (especially with sloping frames) and reduced cable friction. The brakes feature a spring tension adjuster and adjustable toe-in brake shoes. Weight is 317g per set.Key Features
-new compound brake shoes
-customiseable spring tension
The WH-6700 wheelset has hubs to match the color of the rest of the new components. Weight is 1652g for a set (695g front, 957g rear)Key Features
-Front - 16 straight, bladed, stainless steel spokes
-Rear - 20 straight, bladed, stainless steel spokes
-compatible with 8, 9 and 10-speed cassette sprockets
-compatible with both road tubeless and clincher tires
