{"id":2367,"date":"2025-12-16T20:42:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/?p=2367"},"modified":"2025-12-16T20:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:42:27","slug":"shimano-makes-di2-accessible-new-grx-rx717-brings-wireless-shifting-to-more-gravel-riders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/shimano-maakt-di2-bereikbaar-nieuwe-grx-rx717-brengt-draadloos-schakelen-naar-meer-gravelrijders\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano makes Di2 accessible: new GRX RX717 brings wireless shifting to more gravel riders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shimano takes another logical step in the evolution of gravel components. With the introduction of the GRX RX717 line<\/strong> expands the brand's gravel-specific Di2 family with a more affordable 1\u00d712-speed configuration<\/strong>, without compromising on reliability or performance. This makes wireless electronic shifting accessible to a much larger group of gravel riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas Di2 was long reserved for high-end builds, Shimano is now explicitly opting to broaden the range. The RX717 series aligns with the philosophy United in Gravel<\/em>: performance for everyone, regardless of budget or driving style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fully wireless Di2, but simpler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the RX717 group is the fully wireless Di2 platform<\/strong>, identical to what we know from DURA-ACE, ULTEGRA and the latest MTB groupsets. The setup is aimed at 1\u00d712-speed<\/strong>, focusing on simplicity, reach and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • a ST-RX715-R Di2 Dual Control lever<\/strong> (right, shifting + braking),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • two options for a left-hand brake lever without gearshift function<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • and the RD-RX717 wireless rear derailleur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Combined with a 10-51T cassette<\/strong> offers the group a range that effortlessly suits steep gravel climbs, long bikepacking days and technical terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Well-known MTB technique in a gravel jacket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The RX717 rear derailleur is clearly inspired by Shimano's MTB-Di2 lines. Think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • SHADOW ES technology<\/strong> for maximum chain stability,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • a low-profile design<\/strong> With skid plate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • and Automatic impact recovery<\/strong>, with which the derailleur automatically repositions itself after an impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The battery is safely hidden in the derailleur and is interchangeable with those of, among others GRX RX827, XTR and DEORE XT Di2<\/strong>. Shimano gives a range of 700 to 1,000 km<\/strong>, depending on usage and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Tailor-made cockpit: clever combination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A major plus point of RX717 is its flexibility. The ST-RX715-R<\/strong> acts as the only switching unit, while on the left a brake lever without electronics is chosen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • the GRX-branded BL-RS717<\/strong>, visually matching GRX builds;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Whether the Shimano-branded BL-RS717-LS<\/strong>, intended as a low-cost option for riders already riding 105, Ultegra or Dura-Ace Di2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Through the E-TUBE app<\/strong> Di2 buttons are fully customisable: shifting logic, speed and firmware updates are easily adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Positioning: logical and strategic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        With RX717, Shimano closes the gap between mechanical GRX and the more expensive Di2 variants. The result is a group that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • is simpler than 2\u00d7-setup,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • technically mature feel,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • and is attractive to both new gravel riders and upgraders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Conclusion: RX717 is not a slimmed-down Di2<\/strong>, but a smart repositioning. Just what the gravel market needs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Shimano zet een volgende, logische stap in de evolutie van gravelonderdelen. Met de introductie van de GRX RX717-lijn breidt het merk zijn gravel-specifieke Di2-familie uit met een meer betaalbare 1\u00d712-speed configuratie, zonder concessies te doen aan betrouwbaarheid of prestaties. Daarmee wordt draadloos elektronisch schakelen bereikbaar voor een veel grotere groep gravelrijders. Waar Di2 lange tijd […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[27],"tags":[181,182,180],"class_list":["post-2367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-materiaal","tag-gravel-set","tag-grx-groep","tag-shimano-grx"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2367"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2374,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367\/revisions\/2374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}