Leading bike brands are faster than electronic shifting to launch the new Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 group kit in their latest versions.
Electrification of Shimano’s third-tier mechanical kit 105 has been expected for a long time, leaving the brand behind its competitors.
The electronic equivalent of the SRAM 105, the Rival eTap AXS, was released in 2021. Our technical writer Oscar Huckle compiled a buyer’s guide comparing the Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 with the SRAM Rival eTap AXS.
Before launching, we called on Shimano to follow suit – a wireless, 12-speed 105 group kit tops our Shimano wish list for 2022. It remains to be seen whether an updated mechanical version of the 105 will follow.
So far, the Shimano 105 Di2 has appeared on a variety of bikes, from the most prestigious models of some brands to mid-range options elsewhere.
Although you can order many of these bikes now, some brands have told us that their bikes with the new set of groups will not be available until 2023.
In contrast, others said they had no plans to fix a Shimano 105 Di2 engine. Meanwhile, here are the bikes decorated with the cheapest Shimano electronic kit. We will update this article with additional bikes when details arrive.
Ribble Ultra SLR 105 Di2
The Ultra SLR receives the Shimano 105 group kit for the first time. Ribs
Ribble will offer the Shimano 105 Di2 in a number of its road bikes.
Ribble Ultra SLR, the brand’s airport motorcycle, was previously released only with Dura-Ace or Ultegra groups.
The introduction of the 12-speed Shimano 105 Di2 R150 group on the new Ribble Ultra SLR 105 Di2 produces a real superbike for around £ 4,500.
The group kit includes a 12-speed Shimano 105 R700 50-34t chain and a Shimano 105 R7100 11-36t cartridge.
The resistance reduction characteristics remain thanks to the carbon fiber monocoque frame, the carbon forks and the integrated carbon aerometer and stem.
The Aero seat holds a Selle Italia Model X Superflow seat.
The carbon wheels are the brand’s own Level DB56 Sport, shod with Continental GP5000 700 x 28c tires.
Ribble Ultra SL R 105 Di2 is available to order now from £ 4,499. Ribble Ultra SL 105 Di2 is £ 3,899.
Ribble Endurance SL R Disc 105 Di2
The price falls between the electronic and mechanical version of the Ultegra bicycle. Ribs
Ribble Endurance SL R Disc 105 Di2 sees Shimano 105-level components that are included in the brand’s elite road bike for durability for the first time.
The Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 2 × 12 Speed Hydraulic Disc group kit includes the 105 R7100, 2x 12-speed 50-34t elbows and the Shimano 105 R7100 Hyperglide + 11-36t cartridge.
Level DB40 Sport Carbon wheels are fitted with Continental GP5000 700 x 28c tires.
Disc Ribble Endurance SL R is yours for £ 3,899. The Endurance SL Disc 105 Di2 has the same group kit for £ 3,499.
Ribble CGR SL 105 Di2
Electronic Shimano 105 is ready for off-road. Ribs
The launch of the Ribble CGR SL 105 Di2 brings the new Shimano kit to the all-road Ribble bike.
For £ 2,799 for the carbon CGR SL 105 Di2 or £ 3,099 for the titanium CGR Ti 105 Di2, you get the Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 2x 12-speed hydraulic disc groups.
As with the other 105 Di2 bikes from Ribble, the chain is a 2x 12-speed 105 R7100 50-34t by Shimano, combined with a 12-speed cassette 11-36t.
The CGR models share Mavic Allroad Disc 700c wheels and Schwalbe G-One Allroad 700x40c tires in brown.
Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano 105 Di2
Ridley’s racing bike gets the new 105. Ridley
Ridley’s high-end road bike and Caleb Ewan’s choice for sprint days are equipped with a Shimano 105 Di2 from £ 6,279 / € 6,899 / $ 9,109.
The crank 50 / 34t is combined with a cartridge 11 / 34t.
The wheels are ready for tubeless Forza Norte DB with Vittoria Rubino Pro 25 mm tires.
The bike has an integrated carbon rod and Noah Fast handlebar. Saddle Selle Italia XR lands on the Noah Fast Aero seat.
Ridley told us that all three of his Shimano 105 Di2 bikes are available for order from the day the group was launched.
Ridley Helium SLX Disc Shimano 105 Di2
The brand’s climbing bike also has an electronic 105. Ridley
The Ridley Helium SLX Disc Shimano 105 Di2 is available from £ 5,189 / € 5,699 / $ 7,529.
The specification includes the same crank, cartridge, tires and wheels.
But Ridley’s high mountain bike has a Deda barbell combo and a Forza Cirrus handlebar and seat.
Ridley Fenix SLiC Disc Shimano 105 Di2
Fenix completes the Ridleys podium equipped with Di2 105. Ridley
Described as the brand’s endurance engine, the Ridley Fenix SLiC Disc Shimano 105 Di2 starts at £ 3,959 / € 4,349 / $ 5,749.
The frame set that Lotto Soudal uses for Classics has the same specification as the Helium SLX Disc.
Merida Scultura 6000 105 Di2
Merida endurance road bikes will also be available with 105 Di2. Merida
Merida Scultura 6000 105 Di2 is one of the three bikes that the brand says will be equipped with electronic 105.
There will also be a 105 Di2 version of the Merida Scultura Endurance, but the brand did not have images available on the day of launch.
Merida has not confirmed the broader specifications, prices or availability of the bikes.
Merida Reacto 6000 105 Di2
The Merida airport bike will have an electronic 105. Merida
Shimano’s latest kit has also been added to the Merida Reacto 6000, the brand’s most expensive and most aerodynamic road bike.
Fairlight Strael 105 Di2
Take care of Shimano’s third-level electronic switching. Fairlight
Fairlight’s steel road bike with Shimano 105 Di2 will be called Fairlight Strael 3.0 105 Di2.
The bikes will be available from July 2022 and start at £ 3499 with a FSA SLK completion kit, Hunt wheels and GP5000 tires.
Wilier Garda 105 Di2
Wilier presents the new set of three road bike models. Wilier
Wilier Garda 105 Di2 starts from 4100 euros with Shimano RS171 wheels, increases to 4700 euros for Wilier Triestina NDR38 wheels.
The latest Shimano kit will also be available on the Wilier Zero SL for € 4,900 and the Wilier Cento10 SL for € 4,600.
Wilier could not provide international prices.
Bianchi
Bianchi confirmed that the 105 Di2 comes on the Infinito XE Disc, among other engines. David Codery / Immediate Media
The Italian brand told us that the Shimano 105 Di2 will be an option for four of its road bikes, which will probably be on the market later this year or in early 2023.
Bianchi Infinito CV Disc 105 Di2 will start at £ 5,000, Aria Disc 105 Di2 from £ 3,850, Infinito XE Disc 105 Di2 from £ 3,650 and Sprint Disc 105 Di2 from £ 3,400.
International prices and images were not available at the time of writing.
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