{"id":62098,"date":"2024-04-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8d778e8b-9540-4b1f-8dc7-db7597242191"},"modified":"2024-04-02T18:59:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:59:41","slug":"shimano-releases-essa-an-affordable-8-speed-1x-only-groupset-for-budget-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/shimano-releases-essa-an-affordable-8-speed-1x-only-groupset-for-budget-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano releases Essa: an affordable 8-speed 1x-only groupset for budget bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Essa groupset said to ‘harmonise’ Shimano’s 8-speed component families <\/p>

By Stan Portus\n <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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Shimano Essa is a new 1x drivetrain, 8-speed groupset for affordable mountain bikes and urban bikes.\u00a0<\/p>

The new range complements Shimano\u2019s 8-speed flat-bar Acera, Altus and Tourney TX component families.\u00a0<\/p>

In a move similar to Cues, which replaced several 9 to 11-speed component lines in favour of a unified system, Shimano says Essa \u201charmonises an often complex set of component groups\u201d.<\/p>

However, unlike Cues, Shimano says Essa\u2019s 1x drivetrain and 8-speed components will be backwards-compatible with Acera, Altus and Tourney TX, aiding the brand\u2019s ambition to \u201csimplify its product line-up for the next generation of cyclists\u201d.<\/p>

Shimano has also revealed new additions to Cues and it’s non-series hubs.<\/p>

Essence of Active<\/h2>
Essa is designed for budget mountain bikes, fitness bikes and hybrid bikes. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Shimano says Essa uses the \u201cEssence of Active concept\u201d, which will help elevate the brand\u2019s 8-speed componentry.<\/p>
Essa suits a range of casual sport bikes, including budget mountain bikes<\/a>, fitness bikes and hybrid bikes<\/a>, according to Shimano.<\/p>
Shimano says Essa-branded products will only include the rear derailleur and crankset.<\/p>
The derailleur includes a simplified clutch-like system to aid chain retention.<\/p>
Shimano says the Essa range integrates with 8-speed Hyperglide systems, including existing cassettes and shifters.<\/p>
The Essa groupset uses a non-series 11-45-tooth cassette.\u00a0<\/p>
Shimano Essa components<\/h2>
The Shimano Essa range comprises two new Essa products and Shimano\u2019s existing CS0-HG400-8 cassette.<\/p>
Shimano Essa RD-U2000 rear derailleur<\/h3>
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The rear derailleur tucks under the chainstay to keep out of harm’s way. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Shimano RD-U2000 rear derailleur<\/a> offers \u201cstable performance on trails\u201d.<\/p>
Shimano says it has optimised the derailleur\u2019s geometry and spring tension to reduce chain drop.<\/p>
The derailleur uses Shimano\u2019s Shadow RD design, which tucks the derailleur out of harm’s way beneath the chainstay.\u00a0<\/p>
The new Essa derailleur has a total capacity of 34 teeth \u2013 or, in other words, the maximum difference between the smallest and largest cog \u2013 and a maximum low sprocket of 45 teeth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
Shimano Essa FC-UD2000-1 crankset<\/h3>
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The crankset is available with 32 or 40 teeth. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Shimano Essa FC-U2000-1 crankset<\/a> has two chain ring options: 32 teeth or 40 teeth.\u00a0<\/p>
Its narrow-wide tooth profile<\/a> improves chain retention, according to Shimano.<\/p>
The 32-tooth chainring comes with Dynamic Chain Engagement tooth profiling, used on Shimano\u2019s XC, trail and enduro riding products.\u00a0<\/p>
Shimano CS-HG400-8 cassette\u00a0<\/h3>
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The cassette uses Shimano’s HyperGlide technology. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Shimano CS-HG400-8 cassette<\/a> predates Essa, but this new version increases its range from 11-40t to 11-45t.\u00a0<\/p>
The wide-ranging cassette has the following sprockets: 11, 13, 15, 18, 22, 27, 35 and 45.<\/p>
The 8-speed cassette uses Shimano’s HyperGlide technology.\u00a0<\/p>
Shorter reach for Shimano Cues\u00a0<\/h2>
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The upper lever is 10mm closer to the rider. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Alongside the announcement of Essa, Shimano has revealed an update to Cues<\/a>, which replaced the brand\u2019s 9\/10\/11-speed lower-tier components.<\/p>
Cues has a new range of shifters and brake levers designed for riders with smaller hands.\u00a0<\/p>
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The reach of the brake lever has also been reduced. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Cues was already designed to provide drivetrain solutions across cycling categories, including touring and mountain biking, but Shimano says the update helps provide specific solutions \u201cfor every type of bicycle\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
The two Shimano Cues shifter levers are said to be 12mm (lower lever) and 10mm (upper lever) closer to the rider than before, reducing thumb travel.<\/p>
The Shimano Cues brake lever is 20 per cent closer to the handlebar<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
Hub refresh\u00a0<\/h2>
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Shimano has simplified its non-series hub line-up, too. – Shimano<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Shimano has \u201ccompletely renewed\u201d its non-series front and rear hubs across its range.<\/p>
Shimano says its non-series hubs \u201cwill be concentrated around a simple and easily understood line-up\u201d.<\/p>
The TC600 and TC\/QC500 hub series will include labyrinth and contact seal bearings to endure the high torque levels of aggressive trail riding.\u00a0<\/p>
The QCC400 series will have contact seal bearings only. The QC300 will retain cup and cone bearings.\u00a0<\/p>
The FH600 and FH500 freehubs with Microspline, designed for electric bikes<\/a>, will be compatible with 11-speed LinkGlide cassettes and HyperGlide+ 12-speed cassettes.\u00a0<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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