Improved braking, new shifting options, and class leading gear range make it a real contender for the best gravel groupset ...

In fact, it comes just a smidgen away from the likes of the much more costly Factor O2 VAM, and surpasses the Cannondale ...

Below, we cover the features of Shimano's previous generation 11-speed groupsets, Dura-Ace Di2 R9150/9170, Dura-Ace R9100/9120, Ultegra Di2 R8050, Ultegra R8000 and 105 R7000.

The Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow saddle is a treat when you’re on it too, while the shifting comes from Shimano’s Ultegra Di2 groupset, and that as it turns out is one of the highlights here.

The appeal of an e-bike like Cannondale’s Moterra SL 1, therefore, becomes readily apparent. But those big, ugly, long climbs usually lead to fast, fun, ripping descents on technical terrain ...