A double-chainring Shimano drop-bar groupset for road and light gravel

The CUES U3000 2x9 drop-bar groupset pairs Shimano's mechanical DUAL CONTROL LEVERS with a 46-30T compact double and an 11-36T LINKGLIDE cassette: a wide, closely spaced range for hills and headwinds, with the wear resistance LINKGLIDE is known for. The 46-30 chainrings and 11-36 cassette use every tooth of the RD-U3020's 41T capacity, which is why this is the crank and cassette pairing offered.

Kit includes

  • ST-U3030-9R right shift/brake lever (9-speed, mechanical disc)
  • ST-U3030-L left shift/brake lever (2x, mechanical disc)
  • FD-U6030 front derailleur, braze-on, for 46-50T outer rings
  • RD-U3020 rear derailleur, SGS cage
  • CS-LG400-9 LINKGLIDE 9-speed cassette, 11-36T
  • CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE chain, 138 links

Options

  • FC-U6000-2 HOLLOWTECH II crankset 46-30T, choose 170 or 175 mm (optional: add it unless your bike is an e-bike or keeps its crank)
  • BR-RS305 flat-mount mechanical disc calipers, front and rear
  • RT-CL700 Center Lock rotors (choose size)
  • BB-MT501 threaded 68 mm bottom bracket for the HOLLOWTECH II crank

The crank, bottom bracket, brakes and rotors are optional extras that start at 0, so e-bikes and bikes keeping their own parts are not charged for them. Every other part can be deselected if you already have it. The front derailleur is braze-on: frames without a tab need a clamp adapter. Levers take NEW SUPER SLR road calipers and 23.8 to 24.2 mm drop bars.

Tune Cycles supplies and fits Shimano CUES across Sydney. Choose your options above; if you are unsure what your frame takes, ask us before you order.

Every part in this kit is covered by Shimano's standard manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Wear from normal use, incorrect installation or crash damage is not covered. For any warranty claim or support, return the part to Tune Cycles and we will handle it with Shimano.

  • ST-U3030-9R right and ST-U3030-L left DUAL CONTROL LEVERS: 2x9-speed shifting with cable-actuated disc braking for drop bars
  • FD-U6030 braze-on front derailleur for 46-50T outer chainrings (frames without a tab need a clamp adapter)
  • RD-U3020-SGS rear derailleur, made for a 36T low sprocket with 41T total capacity — the 46-30T crank and 11-36T cassette use it exactly
  • CS-LG400-9 LINKGLIDE 9-speed cassette, 11-36T, on a standard HG freehub body
  • CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE chain, 138 links, with quick link
  • Optional extras that start at 0: FC-U6000-2 HOLLOWTECH II crankset 46-30T in 170 or 175 mm; BR-RS305 flat-mount cable-actuated disc calipers, front and rear; RT-CL700 Center Lock rotors in 140, 160, 180 or 203 mm, up to two; BB-MT501 threaded bottom bracket, 68/73 mm, for HOLLOWTECH II cranks
  • LINKGLIDE cassette and chain: shift cleanly under load and outlast a conventional drivetrain, which suits e-bikes and hard-working commuters
  • Editable kit: deselect any part you already have and add only the extras your bike needs; the price follows the parts you keep
Brand Shimano
Series Shimano CUES U3000 (LINKGLIDE)
Drivetrain 2x9-speed
Handlebar Drop bar, 23.8-24.2 mm lever clamp
Brakes Cable-actuated disc levers (NEW SUPER SLR); BR-RS305 flat-mount calipers optional
Levers ST-U3030-9R right (9-speed), ST-U3030-L left (2x)
Front derailleur FD-U6030, braze-on, 46-50T outer ring
Rear derailleur RD-U3020-SGS, 36T low sprocket, 41T capacity
Cassette CS-LG400-9, 11-36T LINKGLIDE
Chain CN-LG500, 138 links, quick link
Crankset (optional) FC-U6000-2, 46-30T, 170 or 175 mm, HOLLOWTECH II
Bottom bracket (optional) BB-MT501, 68/73 mm threaded
Brakes (optional) BR-RS305 flat mount, front and rear
Rotors (optional) RT-CL700 Center Lock, 140 / 160 / 180 / 203 mm
Freehub Shimano HG spline
SKU SHM-U3000-2x9-DROP-GROUP
Brand Shimano

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