{"id":511372,"date":"2026-03-03T10:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/511372\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:04:09","slug":"shimano-refreshes-road-group-with-lighter-wider-range-tiagra-r4000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/511372\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano refreshes road group with lighter, wider-range Tiagra R4000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last updated in 2019<\/a>, Shimano\u2019s new Tiagra line is now a 2\u00d711-speed mechanical road groupset (rather than a 2X10). Upgrades to ergonomics, weight and gear range are also included in the new Tiagra R4000 set. Shimano positions it as, \u201cmodernized road performance at an attainable price.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Wider gears without the weight penalty<\/p>\n

The big change is taking the derailleur and cassette from a a 10-speed system to an 11-speed system. The new 2\u00d711 set up delivers a 327 per cent gear range. That means easier gears for going up, while still offering enough top end for fast group rides, long descents and\/or tail winds.<\/p>\n

The cassette uses Shimano\u2019s Hyperglide technology for smooth, predictable shifts.<\/p>\n

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Updated derailleurs<\/p>\n

The R4000 rear derailleur pairs compact construction with reliability. The FD-R4000 front derailleur uses Shimano\u2019s toggle-link design to reduce shift effort and improve consistency.<\/p>\n

Shimano says the system maintains compatibility with traditional road bike geometry, including small q-factors, short chainstays and larger chainring options.<\/p>\n

At the centre of the overhaul is a shifter that fits more hands more comfortably.<\/p>\n

The, \u201credesigned lever position and bracket, developed through research on various hand shapes, ensure superior comfort and control for road cyclists.\u201d says their press release.<\/p>\n

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Crank options for different riding styles<\/p>\n

The FC-R4000 crankset comes in two of the more common road options: 52-36T for riders that are looking for speed and 50-34T for those looking to climb. Cranks are available in 165, 170, 172.5, and 175mm lengths.<\/p>\n

Familiar reliability where it counts<\/p>\n

Not everything is new. The groupset uses Shimano\u2019s existing CN-HG601-11 chain. Hydraulic disc braking is integrated into the new shifters, and they come with pre-bled calipers.<\/p>\n

Modern road performance without the premium price<\/p>\n

Tiagra offers dependable performance for riders who don\u2019t need electronic shifting or ultra-light components. The R4000 update stays true to that mission while modernizing the package.<\/p>\n

While we don\u2019t yet have Canadian MSRP, US prices are as follows:<\/p>\n

Product
\nDescription
\nUS Price<\/p>\n

RD-R4000
\nRear Derailleur
\n$70<\/p>\n

FD-R4000-F
\nFront Derailleur
\n$55<\/p>\n

FD-R4000-B
\nFront Derailleur
\n$55<\/p>\n

FC-R4000 52-36T
\nCrankset
\n$160<\/p>\n

FC-R4000 50-34T
\nCrankset
\n$160<\/p>\n

ST-R4020-L
\nSTI Lever \u2014 Front
\n$240 (w\/pre-bled caliper \u2014 $340)<\/p>\n

ST-R4020-R
\nSTI Lever \u2014 Rear
\n$240 (w\/pre-bled caliper \u2014 $340)<\/p>\n

CS-RS400-11
\nCassette
\n$70<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Last updated in 2019, Shimano\u2019s new Tiagra line is now a 2\u00d711-speed mechanical road groupset (rather than a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":511373,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[445],"tags":[49,48,635,82],"class_list":["post-511372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-cycling","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/511372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=511372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/511372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/511373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=511372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=511372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=511372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}