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Spotted outside the team bus at La Vuelta, Shimano’s forthcoming Dura-Ace group—the R9300—appears to be 13-speed and retain a front-derailleur option, with derailleurs wired to a central battery in a semi-wireless setup rather than full wireless; the imagery also hints at a new freehub and possible frame compatibility questions, though sources say a full release isn’t imminent this year.
Cyclingnews reports a prototype Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 groupset has been spotted on Alpecin-Premier Tech bikes at stage 1 of La Vuelta a España. The photos indicate a 13-speed rear cassette and a redesigned shifter with a protruding thumb button, with a semi-wireless setup (shifters wirelessly communicate to derailleurs via a battery in the frame) rather than a fully wireless system. The leak suggests a new freehub body will be required, alloy cranks similar to current designs, and potential 1x compatibility, though exact cog sizes and final specs remain unconfirmed.
Shimano has unveiled the GRX Di2 RX825, a redesigned electronic gravel groupset featuring a 12-speed cassette and a semi-wireless setup. While it boasts excellent ergonomics, top-tier shifting performance, and a competitive price, it lacks the much-anticipated wide-range 1x configuration. The new system includes independent shifters with long-lasting batteries and a single battery for the derailleurs, but it remains a 2x12 format for now. Despite its impressive features, the absence of a 1x option may overshadow its advancements.