Shimano's latest GRX gravel group jumped to 12 cogs in the back and comes in two different 1x configurations and a 2x build with two cassette options.
I dig into how this compares to SRAM and Campagnolo's gravel options, what I love, what bugs me, and what I'd like to see added into Shimano's mix.
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0:00 intro
2:53 history
6:59 what's new
10:51 SRAM v Campy v Shimano
12:44 what's best
16:16 what bugs me
17:54 ride impressions
19:57 what's coming
21:54 summary
22:38 bloopers
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Prices and weights of 12spd GRX:
RX820 1x with 10-45 cassette
Weight (g) MSRP
Right lever and brake 943.2 pair $444.99
Left lever and brake $384.99
Crankset with 40 or 42t ring 655 $249.99
Rear derailleur 288 $126.99
Rotors 228 $121.98
Cassette 461 $164.99
Chain 247 $48.99
Total 2822.2 $1,542.92
(dropper lever add $30 and 66g)
RX820 1x12, 10-51
Weight (g) MSRP
Right lever and brake 943.2 pair $444.99
Left lever and brake $384.99
Crankset with 40 or 42t ring 655 $249.99
Rear derailleur 290 $126.99
Rotors 228 $121.98
Cassette 470 $164.99
Chain 247 $48.99
Total 2833.2 $1,542.92
(dropper lever add $30 and 66g)
RX820 2x12, 11-36
Weight (g) MSRP
Right lever and brake 1009.5 pair $444.99
Left lever and brake $441.99
Crankset with 48/31 rings 721 $249.99
Rear derailleur 270 $126.99
Front derailleur 95 $61.99
Rotors 228 $121.98
Cassette 391 $87.99
Chain 247 $48.99
Total 2961.5 $1,584.91