Shifting freely at your fingertips. And a light, confident feeling as you glide through the city, ride through nature, or crest a new hill. With the CUES component ecosystem, your bike is ready for anything. 

At Shimano, we have crafted high-quality cycling components for over a century. Our components are used on top-level racing bikes and city bikes alike. Our latest addition to the SHIMANO CUES family features the same durable, smooth drivetrain feel, with all the comforts of drop bar ergonomics at a reasonable price point. 

Ride wherever your sporting life leads. Set up your bike for an off-road adventure with wider gravel tires. Or go for speed with some race-specific tires. With CUES, you can build your dream bike, wherever your sport may take you.

Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned rider, CUES for recreational road and gravel riding has 9, 10 and 11-speed options with the right, wide-range gears for confidence in the mountains, on descents, through forest paths, and in the city. 

Create your own unique experience with CUES, an easy-to-use all-in-one system for your bike. It's easy to ride, easy to mix, and easy to fix. The components are three times more durable than their predecessors and designed to make life easier for mechanics and riders alike.

Because life is made up of many components, choose those that make things easier. With CUES, everything fits together. It’s 3X smoother, 3X more durable, and 3X more awesome. 

There is a world out there to explore. Whether you want to ride gravel or road, with a high-quality SHIMANO CUES Drop Bar groupset, you can enjoy the full potential of your bike.

The SHIMANO CUES U6030 Dual-Control Levers inherit advanced features from our renowned SHIMANO 105 series. Extensive research on different hand shapes developed its shape and bracket design. Road and gravel riders will feel at ease thanks to this refined lever design, the reliable performance of hydraulic disc brakes, and the smooth shifting that is a SHIMANO CUES hallmark.

The SHIMANO CUES HOLLOWTECH II Front Double Crankset offers smooth shifting and a stiff yet lightweight design, boosting confidence on long road and gravel rides. 

The SHIMANO CUES HOLLOWTECH II Front Single Crankset offers superior chain retention and a stiff yet lightweight design, boosting confidence on long road and gravel rides. DYNAMIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT+ improves chain engagement and retention with its special gear tip shape, ensuring smooth riding over rough terrain.

The front double SHIMANO CUES Two-Piece Crankset delivers reliable performance and smooth pedaling for road and gravel. Wide-range cranksets are available in 50-34T or 46-32T configurations. The 2-PIECE CRANKSET enhances rigidity, reduces weight, and ensures efficient power transfer.

The SHIMANO CUES Two-Piece Front Single Crankset delivers reliable performance and smooth pedaling for gravel and is available in 40T or 42T configurations. DYNAMIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT+, with its special gear tip shape, improves chain engagement and retention, ensuring smooth riding over rough terrain. The 2-PIECE CRANKSET enhances rigidity, reduces weight, and ensures efficient power transfer.

One Front Derailleur for all CUES drop bar bikes. The SHIMANO CUES U6030 Front Derailleur offers lighter front shifting operation and easier setup thanks to the toggle link construction and integrated cable tensioner. It features a 2.5 mm outboard chain line design for wider tire clearance.

Explicitly designed for widely used 160 mm rotors, the SHIMANO CUES Flat Mount Hydraulic Disc Brake features an integrated design that eliminates the need for a separate adapter. Its simple and lightweight 2-piston construction ensures reliable braking performance under all conditions.

The CUES Drop Bar lineup comes with various rear derailleur options.

• RD-U6040: The compact, road-optimized U6040 2x11-speed rear derailleur, specifically compatible with the HYPERGLIDE CS-RS400-11​ cassette. Its streamlined construction delivers a 100-gram weight reduction compared to standard CUES models, offering lighter, sleeker performance for road, all-road, and gravel bikes.
• RD-U6020-10: Discover new ways to enjoy trekking and drop bar riding with this reliable 2x10-speed rear derailleur.
• RD-U6000: Tackle road and gravel routes with this versatile 1x11-speed rear derailleur's seamless shifting and pedaling.
• RD-U4020: Make cycling an essential part of your fitness lifestyle with this 2x9-speed rear derailleur for 11-36T cassettes.
• RD-U4000: This 1x9-speed rear derailleur's smooth operation and dependability will help inspire riders to expand their cycling comfort zone, for 11-41T and 11-46T cassettes.
• RD-U3020: Designed for daily riding dependability, 9-speed for 11-36T cassettes.

Cassettes for CUES Drop Bar offer a wide range of gear ratios for any cycling situation.

• CS-RS400-11: This 11-speed HYPERGLIDE 11-36T cassette offers a 327% gear range, enabling the development of lightweight 2x11-speed road and all-road bikes within the CUES platform. Specifically compatible with the RD-U6040 rear derailleur and　CUES 2x11-speed drivetrains.
• CS-LG400-11: Go further with smooth and long-lasting gravel biking performance. This premium 11-speed cassette is ideal for gravel riding with a 455% gear range on 11-50T cassettes.
• CS-LG400-10: Available in premium black and silver options, this 10-speed cassette boasts smooth 2-way shifting (inward and outward) with reduced pedal shock.
• CS-LG400-9: A LINKGLIDE 9-speed option with premium metallic design.
• CS-LG300-10: 10-speed gear-steps tuned to the rider and the smooth 2-way shifting of LINKGLIDE technology.
• CS-LG300-9: This LINKGLIDE 9-speed cassette provides a smooth and durable performance.

At the heart of your bike there’s an ecosystem of parts designed to keep you moving. Transforming your energy into effortless miles. SHIMANO CUES gives your bike the range and durability of the big leagues at an affordable price. Easy to fix, mix and match – an all-in-one cycling system for everyone.

At Shimano, our focus is on creating products that last. Our 100+ years of experience in the industry has led us to the revolutionary product range of SHIMANO CUES. CUES shifting technology comes in 9-, 10-, and 11-speed options. And thanks to our LINKGLIDE and HYPERGLIDE technology, SHIMANO CUES is an ideal choice for durability and lightweight options.