Well, I have a Shimano 6800 on my Specialized Tarmac 2016, works great, except for the front derailleur, the angle makes for tot shifting, I mean, no bad but NOTHING compared to the r8000!! It feels smooth, softer to shift, besides other great features withe cable tuck, and high low screws to adjust chain gaps. Overall the r8000 wins hands down... As for the thre rear derailleur r8000 GS medium cage, can take 11/28t to 11/34t. And as smooth as butter! Well placed in an inside position, because if you ever lay it in a crash it is much more protected, as seem in this short but helpful video... Everything on a bike is a personal choice. I was happy with the 6800, but much happier with the r8000. Long 75-100 rides are so satisfying. There's NOTHING like doing some training, on a long ride with absolutely butter smooth shifting and performance on one's road bike, better than sex... ok, I take that back...only serious riders will understand though... Thx for your video :-)
Thank you for the video! Just a quick question - is there a difference in hand comfort between the two (rubber hood design kept aside)? Your personal feel/opinion, please. Thanks in advance!
I'm having a steel bike built and unsure whether to go for the 6800 or R8000. There seem to have been a few complaints about the 6800 crankset cracking, but I'm unsure if they have sorted out this issue with the R8000.
Do you find the R8000 rear derailleur cage is much lower than the 6800 when in the big rear sprocket? It looks much lower from the video. I run a mini-velo with 20" wheels and the latest MTB style rear derailleurs run very low and close to the tyre. I run a max 25T in the rear. Thanks for the heads up on the front derailleur!
Hi there, The 8000 rear mech is a fair bit lower to the ground than the older 6800.... i would say you would want to stick with what you have for now :)
When replacing brake shoes on the 6800, I ordered BR-6800 brake shoe set, but a BR-R8000 brake shoe set was delivered instead even though my invoice said BR-6800. Are the BR-R8000 brake shoes better than the BR-6800’s?
Hi there, As this video is over 3 years old i dont have access to the 6800 anymore im afraid, the shifting isnt too much different on the rear but the front shift is much better on the r8000
Hi Joe! is it possible to run a RD r8000 with a 6800 front mech without buying the r8000 front mech? I want to fit a larger cassette on my caad 12 so need the GS derailleur.
i Have been looking at the Canyon endurance 8.0 AL but can't decide weather to get disc or rim brake . The frame is not as light as the caad 12 frame but the value for money is great. $ 2200 for rim ( both including shipping ) and the disc $2800. The rim brake is looking more enticing a $ 600 price difference to get disc brakes. Could even get the 105 version for $1800 but like the new ultegra hey. Ill probably spend less now, see what the rim brakes are like and in a few year get the cadd 12 dura ace disc when there is a nicer colour :)
Joe's Cycling Reviews BTW your Caad 12 is looking nice these days! I just feel manufacturers are updating so fast. As I manage to get it they then release a new upgrade in the hope you will look at what you have and think I need this. My 6700 on my Giant is no worse than the 6800 on my cannondale just less gearing options.
That Caad 12 is gorgeous
Well, I have a Shimano 6800 on my Specialized Tarmac 2016, works great, except for the front derailleur, the angle makes for tot shifting, I mean, no bad but NOTHING compared to the r8000!! It feels smooth, softer to shift, besides other great features withe cable tuck, and high low screws to adjust chain gaps. Overall the r8000 wins hands down... As for the thre rear derailleur r8000 GS medium cage, can take 11/28t to 11/34t. And as smooth as butter! Well placed in an inside position, because if you ever lay it in a crash it is much more protected, as seem in this short but helpful video...
Everything on a bike is a personal choice. I was happy with the 6800, but much happier with the r8000. Long 75-100 rides are so satisfying. There's NOTHING like doing some training, on a long ride with absolutely butter smooth shifting and performance on one's road bike, better than sex... ok, I take that back...only serious riders will understand though...
Thx for your video :-)
Thank you for the video!
Just a quick question - is there a difference in hand comfort between the two (rubber hood design kept aside)? Your personal feel/opinion, please.
Thanks in advance!
Hi there, There is abit more grip on the R8000 design hood in the wet over the 6800, but overall they are both as comfortable as each other
Thank you for the quick response and information!
Thanks for the video. Hasn’t the r8000 “longer” and flatter hood?
I'm having a steel bike built and unsure whether to go for the 6800 or R8000. There seem to have been a few complaints about the 6800 crankset cracking, but I'm unsure if they have sorted out this issue with the R8000.
Hi there, never heard of the crank creaking... its normaly to do with the BB
Do you find the R8000 rear derailleur cage is much lower than the 6800 when in the big rear sprocket? It looks much lower from the video.
I run a mini-velo with 20" wheels and the latest MTB style rear derailleurs run very low and close to the tyre. I run a max 25T in the rear.
Thanks for the heads up on the front derailleur!
Hi there, The 8000 rear mech is a fair bit lower to the ground than the older 6800.... i would say you would want to stick with what you have for now :)
Thanks for the reply - much appreciated!
If I am running a 28, can I change to a 32 without changing the chain?
You will need a long cage rear mech and a new chain
Looking to upgrade my ultegra 6700. Is it worth paying an extra $150 for the r8000? Or should i just buy the the 6800? Cheers.
I think It Is for sure!! Its a different world of shifting and braking
I have a bianchi sempre pro and my groupset is ultegra 6800 except the crankset is fsa gossamer. Will the ultegra r8000 crankset fit on that?
You'll need a new BB
When replacing brake shoes on the 6800, I ordered BR-6800 brake shoe set, but a BR-R8000 brake shoe set was delivered instead even though my invoice said BR-6800. Are the BR-R8000 brake shoes better than the BR-6800’s?
They are pretty much the same, They are just basic OEM pads
can I use the RD from R8000 on my R6800 groupset? thanks for the video btw!
Yes you can no issues at all!
@@JoesCyclingReviews thanks a bunch!
Hi , is it possible to use a r8000 rear derailleur with te 6800 shifter ? thanks for the answer !
Yeh easy :)
Can the 6800 cassette (11-32) be replaced with the r8000 cassette (11-32)?
Yes :)
Joe's Cycling Reviews Thanks!
great video and tips!but how the difference shifting works and weight?
Hi there, As this video is over 3 years old i dont have access to the 6800 anymore im afraid, the shifting isnt too much different on the rear but the front shift is much better on the r8000
@@JoesCyclingReviews do you know whether it's the derailleur or shifter-levers than makes the r8000 shifting better?
Its most likely in the mech itself with the newer design
Hi Joe! is it possible to run a RD r8000 with a 6800 front mech without buying the r8000 front mech? I want to fit a larger cassette on my caad 12 so need the GS derailleur.
Hi there, Yea you can... all the R8000 components work with any other mechanical 11 speed Shimano groupset
Joe's Cycling Reviews cheers! I’m living in Korea and there are many hills. Gonna try the 11-34 in the spring.
Hello, can i use The GRIP s from The 8000 on The 6800. ?
No I'm afraid not
Is there a good difference between 105 5800 and ultegra 8000 ?
yeh, deff worth the upgrade!
i Have been looking at the Canyon endurance 8.0 AL but can't decide weather to get disc or rim brake . The frame is not as light as the caad 12 frame but the value for money is great. $ 2200 for rim ( both including shipping ) and the disc $2800. The rim brake is looking more enticing a $ 600 price difference to get disc brakes. Could even get the 105 version for $1800 but like the new ultegra hey. Ill probably spend less now, see what the rim brakes are like and in a few year get the cadd 12 dura ace disc when there is a nicer colour :)
is that r8000 lighter ?
tiny bit :)
6800 is ligther than r8000
I see.
Good :D
So no real difference. I think I'll stick with 6800
if you already have it then no there is no need to upgrade but if your upgrading to ultegra r8000 is where its at
Joe's Cycling Reviews BTW your Caad 12 is looking nice these days! I just feel manufacturers are updating so fast. As I manage to get it they then release a new upgrade in the hope you will look at what you have and think I need this. My 6700 on my Giant is no worse than the 6800 on my cannondale just less gearing options.
no real difference
The front shift is a pretty major difference
no difference.