More compact and faster than ever before, the ULTEGRA R8150 front derailleur offers gear changes with digital precision in all conditions.
By combining the new Di2 platform from Shimano with the racing bike version of HYPERGLIDE +, the ULTEGRA R8150 front derailleur shifts between the chainrings as quickly and seamlessly as no other model on the market.
In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses for this product.
HYPERGLIDE + The newly designed cassette and chain of the HYPERGLIDE + drive represent the new generation of driving - with improved speed, shifting efficiency and smoothness on any terrain. Advantages and features. The better chain binding, the greater holding power and more even pedaling ensure more power and a safe driving experience in rapidly changing terrain. The clearly defined upshifts and downshifts in both directions promotes the driver's concentration and supports acceleration. The highly efficient drive with more even power transmission ensures more comfort and less stress. The large selection of gears and cassettes and the combination with one or two chainrings offers support for many different riding styles, levels of experience and preferences.
E-Tube Project - settings that can be adjusted via the app The E-Tube Project application for mobile devices developed by Shimano has functions for customizing the bike, updating the firmware and for maintenance using a wireless connection to the bike. More detailed maintenance of the bike is possible by connecting the bike to the E-Tube Project for Windows V4 application using a cable.