What do you think of Shimano ditching rim brakes in 105 and higher?

[james_from_stoke]

So what is the shifter option to use with say Ultegra or Dura Ace 12sp Rim Brake options?

It's the Ultegra and Dura Ace 12sp Rim Brake Shifters!

SHIMANO ULTEGRA Di2 Rim Brake DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2x12-speed | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

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DURA-ACE Di2 Rim Brake DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2x12-speed | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

DURA-ACE ST-R9250 DUAL CONTROL LEVERS are the ultimate in reliable performance thanks to a wired connection and the light weight of rim brakes. Refined ergonomics and advanced materials show the race pedigree of these levers.

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A lot of the media communication was very unclear - it was all click-bait SHIMANO KILLS CABLES, PANIC, PANIC! Likewise when they launched 105 Di2, they all neglected to mention that 105 mechanical was also going to be an option (albeit without rim brakes...)

I don't understand why they couldn't offer 105 with rim brakes/cable discs.
Luckily, Campag still offer rim/cable stuff in their range (for now)

 

[minor_LEGEND]

Thanks. Yeah the launching of said new groupos seemed to sensationalise the lack of mechanical shifting & rim brakes. As you say, ClickBait.
Thanks for the info.

 

[Rapparee87]

Rim brake calipers are often objects of sheer beauty. Slight (imagined) improvements in braking power with discs matter not a jot to me. Beauty matters. It trumps all.

Also, nobody who's over 10 years old 'needs' a new bike anyway. No adult 'needs' a new bike. You've got a bike already? Then just ride it.. Spend your cash on something you actually need.

 

[minor_LEGEND]

nobody who's over 10 years old 'needs' a new bike anyway. No adult 'needs' a new bike. You've got a bike already? Then just ride it.. Spend your cash on something you actually need.

Careful. Have you not heard of N+1. There's a bikeshop owner here too.
You do have a point though, I should try & remember that one next time I'm trawling for parts. On the other hand, if you can't splash a few grand on a new bike when you are in your forties, when can you?

 

[Russell]

“Fake news clickbait in internet outrage shocker.”

I’m off to buy a new bike I don’t need.

 

[ChromeChainstay]

So what is the shifter option to use with say Ultegra or Dura Ace 12sp Rim Brake options?

shimano could of made barcons etc. for this gruppo. But we don't live in a fair just world