Ultegra R8000 11-speed shifting for a rim-brake road bike

Shimano's Ultegra R8000 mechanical drivetrain is still the benchmark for cable-actuated 11-speed road shifting: crisp, light and easy to keep tuned. This kit pairs the full R8000 drivetrain with microSHIFT Centos 11 drop-bar levers, which use Shimano's 11-speed road cable pull and standard road-caliper pull, so every part in the box works together on a rim-brake frame. Build it up as a complete 2x11 groupset, or leave out the parts you already own.

Kit includes

  • microSHIFT Centos 11 SB-R512B drop-bar shift/brake levers, 2x11, sold as a pair, internal-routing compatible
  • Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 front derailleur, choose braze-on, 31.8/28.6 mm clamp or 34.9 mm clamp
  • Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-GS rear derailleur (11-28T to 11-34T cassettes)
  • Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 11-speed cassette, choose 11-25, 11-28, 11-30, 11-32, 12-25 or 14-28T
  • Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 HOLLOWTECH II crankset (current FC-08 production), choose 165 to 175 mm and 50-34 or 52-36T; 53-39 and 46-36T while stocks last
  • Shimano CN-HG701-11 chain, 116 links with quick link

Options

Getting the pairing right

The RD-R8000-GS medium cage is rated by Shimano for 11-28T through 11-34T cassettes, which covers every option from the 11-28 to the CS-HG800 11-34. The front derailleur mount must match your frame: a braze-on tab, a 31.8 or 28.6 mm seat tube, or a 34.9 mm seat tube. Calipers and the bottom bracket are optional because an upgrade of an existing bike usually keeps them.

Every part can be deselected if you already have it. Tune Cycles supplies and fits Shimano and microSHIFT drivetrains across Sydney — book a fitting at tunecycles.com.au/book. If you are unsure what your frame takes, ask us before you order.

Shimano components carry Shimano's standard manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship; microSHIFT components carry microSHIFT's manufacturer warranty on the same basis. Normal wear (chain, cassette, chainrings, brake pads), incorrect installation, crash damage and modification are excluded.

Warranty claims and returns go through Tune Cycles: contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will assess the part and handle the claim with the distributor on your behalf.

  • microSHIFT Centos 11 SB-R512B drop-bar levers, 2x11, Shimano 11-speed road derailleur compatible, internal cable routing, sold as a pair
  • Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 front derailleur in braze-on, 31.8/28.6 mm or 34.9 mm clamp
  • Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-GS medium-cage rear derailleur for 11-28T to 11-34T cassettes
  • Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 11-speed cassette in 11-25, 11-28, 11-30, 11-32, 12-25 or 14-28T
  • Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 HOLLOWTECH II crankset, current FC-08 production, 165 to 175 mm, 50-34 or 52-36T
  • Shimano CN-HG701-11 directional 11-speed chain, 116 links with quick link
  • Optional: CS-HG800-11 11-34T cassette, microSHIFT FD-R58 front derailleur, BR-R8000 or BR-R8100 rim calipers, HOLLOWTECH II bottom bracket
  • Editable kit: choose crank length, chainrings, cassette and derailleur mount, and leave out any part you already own
BrandShimano Ultegra R8000 drivetrain with microSHIFT Centos 11 levers
Speeds2x11 mechanical
HandlebarDrop bar
BrakesRim, dual-pivot caliper (calipers optional)
LeversmicroSHIFT Centos 11 SB-R512B, pair, Shimano 11-speed road derailleur compatible, internal routing compatible
Front derailleurShimano FD-R8000, braze-on / 31.8-28.6 mm clamp / 34.9 mm clamp (microSHIFT FD-R58 optional)
Rear derailleurShimano RD-R8000-GS medium cage, 11-28T to 11-34T
CassetteShimano CS-R8000 11-25 / 11-28 / 11-30 / 11-32 / 12-25 / 14-28T; CS-HG800-11 11-34T optional
CranksetShimano FC-R8000 HOLLOWTECH II (FC-08 production), 165 / 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm, 50-34T or 52-36T; 53-39T and 46-36T while stocks last
ChainShimano CN-HG701-11, 116 links, quick link
Calipers (optional)Shimano BR-R8000 or BR-R8100 dual-pivot, front and rear
Bottom bracket (optional)SM-BBR60 or BB-R9100 threaded 68 mm; SM-BB72-41B or SM-BB92-41B press-fit 86.5 mm
FreehubShimano HG 11-speed road; CS-HG800-11 also fits a 10-speed freehub
SKU SHM-R8000-RIM-GROUP
Brand Shimano