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Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset review

We want to ensure that whether you’re spending £10K on a new lightweight race bike, £2 on a cycling water bottle or £1049.99 on Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset, that you’re getting the very best you can get for your money. In today’s Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset review we’re going to look at why it scores 8.7/10 in our review and why we recommend it over many of the other 94 products in the Groupsets category. We’ve started by giving you a top level score for each of the key areas when it comes to reviewing these products, these scores include a quality score, price score, review score and an overall score.






Quality

9.3

Price

8.4

Reviews

8.4

Overall

8.7

 

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset reviews

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Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset Specification

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset specs

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset
Feature 1

Best balance for lighter weight (-7g) and efficiency

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 1

Feature 2

Maintains high rigidity and reduces weight

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 1

Feature 3

Shorter length of rear centre with O.L.D.135mm

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 2

Feature 4

Optimum power transfer

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 1

Feature 5

Iconic design

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 1

Feature 6

Adapted for race-specific disc brake systems

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 1

Feature 7

Rider tuned gearing options

Other Groupsets found with this feature: 1

Spec 1

Colour: Black

Other Groupsets found with this spec: 1

Spec 2

Size: 11-28t, 11-25t, 11-30t

Other Groupsets found with this spec: 1

Spec 3

Teeth: 50.34t, 52.36t

Other Groupsets found with this spec: 2

Spec 4

Speed: 11 Speed

Other Groupsets found with this spec: 1

Spec 5

Length: 175mm, 172.5mm, 170mm

Other Groupsets found with this spec: 1

Spec 6

Material: Alloy

Other Groupsets found with this spec: 1

Price

£1049.99

Number of Reviews

29

Review Score

4.6 / 5

Average score in category: 4.5

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  • Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11-Speed Groupset. This high-quality groupset is specifically designed for road use and is the result of Shimano’s ongoing passion for technology. This is reflected in its attention to detail in every single component, as they all work together as one. This is the ultimate choice of upgrade for unparalleled performance out on the road Dura-Ace R9100 Crankset. This lightweight and stiff chainset offers a completely re-designed profile to give you top-level shifting performance. It features Shimano’s iconic 4-arm hollow spider that’s constructed from hollow-forged aluminium for increased stiffness and reduced weight. Shimano has adapted the crankset to work with disc brake road bikes that generally have 135mm rear hub spacing and shorter chainstays, without the need to increase Q-factor thanks to its wider chainring spacing. This stunning version comes in numerous gear combinations to best suit each individual riders needs Crankset Features: Best balance for lighter weight (-7g) and efficiency Maintains high rigidity and reduces weight Shorter length of rear centre with O.L.D 135mm Optimum power transfer Iconic design Adapted for race-specific disc brake systems Rider tuned gearing optionsDura-Ace R9100 2x11sp STI Shifter Set. These superb shifters offer improved ergonomics and shifting efficiency allowing you to benefit from a smoother and more reliable shifting experience. 14mm of reach adjustment means you can customise them to suit your specific riding style and maintain a comfortable grip on the re-designed brake hoods. To top it off, the rear shifter features a shorter lever stroke for quicker shifts with less effort, making it perfect for both club riding and racing. Shifter Set Features: Shorter lever stroke Lighter front shifting operation More customisable and precise lever position Easy brake control Hydraulic Brake Quick and intuitive rear shifting operation Comfortable grip and operation Consistent braking performance in all weather conditions Expanded reach adjustment range (14mm) Weight: 365g (Pair)Dura-Ace R9100 Rear Derailleur. This top-quality rear mech takes Shadow technology from Shimano‚Äôs MTB range and introduces it to the road. The Shadow design places the rear derailleur under the chainstay and cassette to give you a slimmer profile, which not only improves aerodynamics but also helps prevent damage in a crash. Additionally, the Shadow design offers faster wheel changes thanks to the fact that it moves the derailleur out of the way of the dropouts. It also offers faster and more precise shifting than ever before Rear Derailleur Features: Maximum Sprocket: 30T Minimum Sprocket: 11T Maximum Front Difference: 16T Total Capacity: 35T Pulley follow-up in certain distance Low profile rear derailleur design Stable shifting performance Race endurance for less damage in crash Adapted for race specific frame design Weight: 158g (approx)Dura-Ace R9100 11-speed Braze On Front Mech. This stunning front derailleur is smaller, more efficient and provides faster and crisper shifting. Featuring a built-in cable tension adjustment bolt meaning there is no need for inline barrel adjusters, you’ll benefit from quick and easy customisation. Finally, its internal toggle mechanism delivers greater clearance for larger tyres Front Mech Features: Top Gear Teeth: 46-55t Chainstay Angle: 61-66 Chain Line: 43.5 Natural front shift lever stroke Available wider front gear pitch More ergnomical power curve Integrated cable tension adjustment Adjustable cable tension on the front derailleur Lighter and intuitive shifting operation Precise & easy front derailleur set up Adapted for race specific frame design Weight: 70g (approx)Dura-Ace R9100 Road Brake Caliper Set. These high-quality caliper brakes deliver more precise and controlled braking performance, so you can maintain the edge over your competitors. Developed to offer greater tyre clearance for up to 28c tyres, their aerodynamic profile allows for an advantage over previous models. 43% stiffer than before, you’ll enjoy their improved feel and function thanks to a linear braking curve. These phenomenal brakes are excellent for both cornering and tackling all the challenges of a long day in the saddle Caliper Set Features: Mount Type: SLR EV Dual Pivot More predictable, linear braking curve Clear contact feeling with better linearity Less gap between each arm Better clearance for wider tyres The best balance between rigidity, weight and stopping power Sleek design Comfortable riding with wider tyres on rough roads Weight: 326g (Pair)Dura-Ace R9100 Cassette. This lightweight cassette features gears that match your riding style as well as your chosen terrain thanks to Shimano’s rider-tuned cassette sprockets. Its titanium sprocket construction makes it a tough component for tough rides and offers maximum precision for better control and more confidence when racing. You’ll benefit from fast, accurate and smooth shifting. Dura-Ace R9100 Cassette Features: Material: Spider Arm: CFRP & Alloy; Sprockets: Titanium; Lockring: Alloy Nickel-plated finish offers hard wearing resistance to corrosion Rider tuned gearing Lightweight Weight: 175g (11-25T), 193g (11-28T), 211g (11-30T)Dura Ace 11-speed Chain CN-9000 114 Links. This reliable 11 speed model is perfect for finishing off this groupset without adding any unnecessary weight. Its hollow pin construction means it weighs in at only 243g, so you won’t have to worry about weighing down your drivetrain. Additionally, its PTFE coating increases its durability while fighting against corrosion, so you can enjoy smooth shifting and acceleration on every ride Chain Features: PTFE coating Increased durability (vs. CN-7900) Weight: 243gPlease note that this groupset does not come supplied with outer cables.A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products) Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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No matter what type of bike product your buying, from the simple accessories through to the full setup of your custom built road bike, there are lots of important considerations that you should take into account, especially when you’re shopping online and unable to test the product first. This is especially true when you’re buying products like Groupsets.

Our aim is simple, help you get the very best products for your budget. Whether that’s Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset or an alternative, we’ll do our best to find you unbiased, genuine customer reviews to help you make your decision. We’ve found 94 different products in the Groupsets category at Chain Reaction Cycles and we’ve also managed to find 954 products from Shimano (although only 38 of the 954 are in the Groupsets category).

Our first piece of advice is for you to spend some time really getting to know what it is you’re looking for. An important feature for one person might be totally pointless and irrelevant to you, so get a good idea of what you want and need from your Groupsets. Note down this list of key features that your product must have, that way when you’re comparing alternatives you have a starting point to decide whether one product meets your needs or not.

Price is the next and probably one of the most important factors of a purchase, so it’s really worthwhile spending a bit of time analysing the price of Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset and seeing how it stacks up against those offered by different brands or even other alternatives from Shimano. Below we’re going to get into the detail of Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset to help you see how the prices stack up.

We start this price analysis by looking at the price you can expect to pay for Groupsets. There are 94 different products available at Chain Reaction Cycles, and of those 94, the average price is £853.02. There’s quite a variance in price in this category too with the lowest priced product we found at £4.99 and most expensive was £4099.99.

The next stage we went on to, was to look at the price of products from the brand: Shimano. The average price was £98.07 and we found that the price varies right from as little as £0.49 up to £2089.99 with Shimano products.

And finally we thought it would be good to give you an idea of Shimano products that appear specifically in the Groupsets category. So you can see that the price of Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset at £1049.99 is great value considering the average price of Shimano Groupsets is £560.03 and the price varies from £4.99.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that we managed to find Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset during our price scan of several cycle retailers, for the amazing price of £1049.99 which represents a £825.00 or 44% saving against RRP. If you think Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset ticks all of your boxes in terms of quality and features then it’s more than likely going to be a winner bearing in mind the price.

Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset Reviews

Reviews are obviously a key part of the buying process when buying any cycle gear, and that goes for Groupsets too. Reading reviews if going to be the closest insight you get into how good Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset is, without actually trying or buying it. Over at Chain Reaction Cycles we managed to find 29 reviews scoring it 4.6 out of 5. That’s a great result considering the price and quality and the fact that it’s a product made by Shimano. In fact when you consider those points and combine it with the fact that the average review score in the Groupsets category is 4.5 and the average score of products from Shimano is 4.4 it’s a steal. And actually, if you look specifically at products from Shimano in the Groupsets category the average review score is 4.3.

That’s why you can see it was easy for us to give Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset such a high overall score of 8.7 / 10. It seems to have the perfect combination of features, quality and price making it a great all-rounder.

So our last piece of advice that we can offer is to take your time reading plenty of reviews now, you can see that there are 29 reviews for Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset which score it 4.6, so it’s really worth spending a few minutes reading through lots of these to see what the key advantages or dislikes are. It will really reassure you when you come to buying online.

If you do go on to buy Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11 Speed Groupset or in fact any of the other Groupsets, we would love to hear from you. Sharing your views will really help us to write more comprehensive reviews and we will share these thoughts with customers just like you that are looking to read reviews before they commit to buying.