Shimano launches the new TIAGRA R4000: the accessible and modernized 2×11-speed road groupset

The Japanese cycling component specialist presents the TIAGRA R4000, a completely redesigned 2×11-speed mechanical drivetrain offering a smoother, lighter, and more ergonomic road experience. With a wider gear range, reduced weight, and levers adapted to a greater number of cyclists, this new generation aims to democratize performance.

Designed to improve every ride, the new TIAGRA R4000 benefits from a complete modernization:

• Wider gear range
• Significant weight reduction (over 200 g saved compared to reference configurations),
• Reworked ergonomics to adapt to different hand sizes and riding positions.

At the heart of the system, the new Dual Control levers adopt a design inspired by the brand’s higher-end groupsets. Their shorter reach and optimized shape ensure a natural grip and better control, even on long rides.

The drivetrain relies on a new 11-speed 11-36 tooth HYPERGLIDE cassette, specially developed for 2×11 configurations. It offers a 327% gear range, ideal for alternating between sprints and demanding climbs, while maintaining great shifting fluidity.

TIAGRA R4000 Highlights

• Improved lever ergonomics with shorter reach
• New 11–36 tooth cassette for a wider gear range
• Overall system weight reduction
• New rear derailleur optimized for 2×11
• Compatibility with modern road bikes (small Q-factor, short chainstays, wider chainrings)

TIAGRA R4000 Series Composition

Rear Derailleur – RD-R4000

Compact and lightweight, it ensures precise and consistent shifting in a 2×11 configuration, even on varied terrain.

Front Derailleur – FD-R4000

Featuring the brand’s proprietary toggle-link technology, it guarantees smooth and natural chainring shifts, meeting the demands of modern road cycling.

Crankset – FC-R4000

Available in 52-36 teeth or 50-34 teeth, with crank lengths from 165 to 175 mm, it combines stiffness, efficiency, and controlled weight, in the DNA of high-end Shimano road groupsets.

Dual Control Levers – ST-R4020

Inspired by the Shimano 105 R7000 series, they integrate advanced ergonomics and powerful, reliable hydraulic braking. The result: precise control and a premium feel at an affordable price.

Cassette – CS-RS400-11 (11–36 teeth)

With a 327% range, it allows for both quick accelerations and sustained climbs.

Chain – CN-HG601-11

HG-X11 technology and SIL-TEC treatment on the inner links improve durability and shifting precision.

Positioning and Price

The TIAGRA R4000 is positioned between the Shimano 105 R7000 and Shimano CUES U6030 groupsets, offering a purely road 2×11-speed mechanical experience at an accessible price.

Suggested Retail Price:

• FC-R4000 Crankset: €134.99
• RD-R4000 Rear Derailleur: €59.99
• FD-R4000 Front Derailleur: €37.99
• Lever/Brake Assembly (left or right) 2×11: €249.99
• 11–36 tooth Cassette: €59.99

Availability: from March 23, 2026.

End Announced for TIAGRA 4700

In parallel, Shimano confirms the gradual discontinuation of the TIAGRA 4700 (2×10-speed) series starting in early 2027, depending on markets and stock levels.

Contact: bike.shimano.com

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