First ride: Shimano 105–5700

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We've come full circle again. With its recent 105 revamp, Shimano's 5700 groupset completes the trio at the top, having brought ‘old faithful' bang up to date and in line with Ultegra 6700 and Dura Ace 7900.

The key difference with 105 is it's a much more price-driven groupset, so while we knew full well there'd be no titanium or carbon in sight, what we really wanted to know was how it would ride. Here goes.

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