Everyone knows Ultegra is for serious riders. The R8000 components are a pro-proven series with the direct trickle down development with the lead coming from the class leading Dura-Ace. The Ultegra group set is about stress-free operation and all day riding comfort. The new front derailleur design and construction reduces the effort of shifting and fits wider gear pitch all with as good or better performance than previous years. A great option for worry free shifting.
Everyone knows Ultegra is for serious riders. The R8000 components are a pro-proven series with the direct trickle down development with the lead coming from the class leading Dura-Ace. The Ultegra group set is about stress-free operation and all day riding comfort. The new front derailleur design and construction reduces the effort of shifting and fits wider gear pitch all with as good or better performance than previous years. A great option for worry free shifting.
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The lowest price for Shimano FD-R8000 Front Derailleur Ultegra 11-Speed Braze-on right now is $48.28.
Prices last updated 24 July 2024.
Shimano FD-R8000 Front Derailleur Ultegra 11-Speed Braze-on
Everyone knows Ultegra is for serious riders. The R8000 components are a pro-proven series with the direct trickle down development with the lead coming from the class leading Dura-Ace. The Ultegra group set is about stress-free operation and all day riding comfort. The new front derailleur design and construction reduces the effort of shifting and fits wider gear pitch all with as good or better performance than previous years. A great option for worry free shifting.
Everyone knows Ultegra is for serious riders. The R8000 components are a pro-proven series with the direct trickle down development with the lead coming from the class leading Dura-Ace. The Ultegra group set is about stress-free operation and all day riding comfort. The new front derailleur design and construction reduces the effort of shifting and fits wider gear pitch all with as good or better performance than previous years. A great option for worry free shifting.
Last updated at 24/07/2024 19:55:35
originally posted on ebay.com
Been riding Ultegra for many years and this is by far the greatest design of function improvement of any group I've ever ridden! Shifting-ease is right on par now with DI2. No lie, the dual pulley system movement is not only shorter it's now just a finger tap away from instant movement. I was literally stunned to see and feel how fast and effortless it was going from small to large chainring! I almost want to buy one at this price for a backup but having just retired my previously used 6700 after 30k+ mi. (still functional but not black) I imagine not replacing this mech for quite a while.
originally posted on jensonusa.com
I bought a Wahoo KICKR and couldn't find an adapter for my 9 Spd Campy Veloce so decided to upgrade to 11 Spd Ultegra. I'm so impressed with the quality and functionality of the Ultegra 8000 series components! Install was easy although the instructions that come in the box are not very helpful - highly recommend a YouTube video (or two) to guide you through install and adjustment. Shimano designed this front derailleur for what I think is a clever and simple install that, once adjusted, should require little extra adjustment over time. Build quality seems to be very good and the operation so far is smooth and quiet. Highly recommend!Jensen shipping was FAST. I'm in San Diego so just down the road from Riverside. I ordered mid-day and package arrived the next day. ... MoreI bought a Wahoo KICKR and couldn't find an adapter for my 9 Spd Campy Veloce so decided to upgrade to 11 Spd Ultegra. I'm so impressed with the quality and functionality of the Ultegra 8000 series components! Install was easy although the instructions that come in the box are not very helpful - highly recommend a YouTube video (or two) to guide you through install and adjustment. Shimano designed this front derailleur for what I think is a clever and simple install that, once adjusted, should require little extra adjustment over time. Build quality seems to be very good and the operation so far is smooth and quiet. Highly recommend!Jensen shipping was FAST. I'm in San Diego so just down the road from Riverside. I ordered mid-day and package arrived the next day. I think this was one day earlier than promised.
originally posted on jensonusa.com
The derailleur didn't come with installation instructions. To install this derailleur you will need to find a YouTube video or you will need to download the Dealer's Manual online. There is a QR Code with the derailleur, but this doesn't lead you to the Dealer's Manual. I am a very experienced bike mechanic and I found the installation complicated. You have to use the included plastic guide to determine the the cable anchor. Once installed the derailleur works flawlessly. It is an excellent product.
| Mount Type | Braze on |
| Chain Stay Angle | 61-66 degrees |
| Chain Line | 43.5mm |
| Compatible Chain | HG-EV 11-Speed/HG-X11 |
| Link Bushings | 8 |
Been riding Ultegra for many years and this is by far the greatest design of function improvement of any group I've ever ridden! Shifting-ease is right on par now with DI2. No lie, the dual pulley system movement is not only shorter it's now just a finger tap away from instant movement. I was literally stunned to see and feel how fast and effortless it was going from small to large chainring! I almost want to buy one at this price for a backup but having just retired my previously used 6700 after 30k+ mi. (still functional but not black) I imagine not replacing this mech for quite a while.
I bought a Wahoo KICKR and couldn't find an adapter for my 9 Spd Campy Veloce so decided to upgrade to 11 Spd Ultegra. I'm so impressed with the quality and functionality of the Ultegra 8000 series components! Install was easy although the instructions that come in the box are not very helpful - highly recommend a YouTube video (or two) to guide you through install and adjustment. Shimano designed this front derailleur for what I think is a clever and simple install that, once adjusted, should require little extra adjustment over time. Build quality seems to be very good and the operation so far is smooth and quiet. Highly recommend!Jensen shipping was FAST. I'm in San Diego so just down the road from Riverside. I ordered mid-day and package arrived the next day. ... MoreI bought a Wahoo KICKR and couldn't find an adapter for my 9 Spd Campy Veloce so decided to upgrade to 11 Spd Ultegra. I'm so impressed with the quality and functionality of the Ultegra 8000 series components! Install was easy although the instructions that come in the box are not very helpful - highly recommend a YouTube video (or two) to guide you through install and adjustment. Shimano designed this front derailleur for what I think is a clever and simple install that, once adjusted, should require little extra adjustment over time. Build quality seems to be very good and the operation so far is smooth and quiet. Highly recommend!Jensen shipping was FAST. I'm in San Diego so just down the road from Riverside. I ordered mid-day and package arrived the next day. I think this was one day earlier than promised.
The derailleur didn't come with installation instructions. To install this derailleur you will need to find a YouTube video or you will need to download the Dealer's Manual online. There is a QR Code with the derailleur, but this doesn't lead you to the Dealer's Manual. I am a very experienced bike mechanic and I found the installation complicated. You have to use the included plastic guide to determine the the cable anchor. Once installed the derailleur works flawlessly. It is an excellent product.
Very nice easy action compared to the 6800 series. Shift is accurate, seldom misses, especially nice when shifting up to the big ring. Can be a bit of a BOTHER to set up so follow Shimano's instructions carefully. It seems susceptible to changes in cable length until everything is bedded in properly. Be very careful not to over-torque the cable anchor bolt. The metal used for the shifter body seems softer than the bolt, the threads are fine and will strip easily.Despite a couple of niggles noted above, in my opinion the FD-R8000 performs very well and for riders coming from the FD6800 series is especially worth the upgrade.
Since I am new to bike repair, I didn't know just how interrelated the components are on each product line. I originally needed to order parts for my 6700 series Ultegra-built bike. Since all that was available for my bike was for 11 speed rear derailleurs,, I made the bad assumption that the front derailleur would be compatible. I have since found out that I need to very carefully evaluate compatibility of each component that I order. JensonUSA has been very good to work with throughout my experience in figuring this all out.
The Ultegra FD-R8000 has an added feature to adjust cable tension using a screw adjuster. This eliminates the need for an in-line barrel adjuster on the front derailleur cable. Cannot go wrong with Shimano. Highly recommended!
Great improvement over the 6800. I tried using the Shimano Dealer Manual, but found it confusing. Watched a youtube video on installation and that made it easy. Setup is straightforward and the cable tension markers make setting cable tension brilliantly simple. The setscrew used to stabilize the derailleur works really well and improves performance. Cable routing is really slick. Great design Shimano! And outstanding pricing Jenson!
This is an excellent FD. That said, the setup was different to traditional FDs. I had to follow the instructions by shimano and not use my knowledge from previous FDs. The set up process did result in a working derailleur which required no tweaking at all. Overall, even though it is a bit more complicated to setup, it works very well and is reasonably priced. I can't say anything about how well it works with bar end/friction shifters or how it will hold up over use.
The FD was very easy to install. Did some research, the 8000 FD doesn't have that little tool needed to adjust the cable. The cable comes up and around the FD and works pretty slick! This is my first complete bike build and everything went together very smooth! Been out riding for one hundred miles so far. It all works together seamlessly. This is exactly what I expected and I am glad to say there weren't any problems. I did refer to the Dealers Manual, available online, to get enough info to make all the needed adjustments. I would definitely recommend that everyone refers to the Dealers Manual. This FD does not install like the 6800! It's easier, but different.It functions smooth and precise.I would recommend this in a heart beat!
I previously ran on a shimano 105 front derailleur and had my reservations that upgrading to ultegra would provide much benefit but I was wrong. The ultegra r8000 front derailleur shifts so smoothly and seamlessly that I believe it was worth every penny I spent on it. Coupled with an ultegra r8000 rear derailleur and matching cassette, my gear changes are the smoothest they have ever been and my rides are better for it. I would definitely recommend the r8000 series to anyone interested in upgrading. It can seem pricey but you won't regret it.
| Mount Type | Braze on |
| Chain Stay Angle | 61-66 degrees |
| Chain Line | 43.5mm |
| Compatible Chain | HG-EV 11-Speed/HG-X11 |
| Link Bushings | 8 |
