Where can I buy a Shimano Cues Groupset?

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

Apologies, I wasn't sure whether this belong here or over here.

I'm contemplating buying a complete Shimano Cues 'transmission' groupset for a project. That's the entire groupset, save for brakes. Trouble is, I can't find one in-stock anywhere. I can get one via eBay - although when I restrict my search to UK sellers, getting a complete groupset becomes a bit more challenging.

I've also looked for Deore M6100 groupsets and found the same problems. If I wanted a high end road, MTB or Gravel groupset, it seems I'd be spoiled for choice. And I can buy all the Cues components separately - but that really isn't that cost effective.

I don't really want to buy from one of the chinese online retail platforms either.

Has anyone else managed to buy one?
Thanks

 

[fossyant]

https://fawkes-cycles.co.uk/shimano...IhaOylCf_MTLiCmGAI_t-UQl8hUULrB0aAtrOEALw_wcB

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

^^ Thanks
That's a bit weird. It's not a groupset. It's a mix of U6000 and U8000. And no bottom bracket.
A bit of digging shows that the U6000 and U8000 'one by' chainsets are only available with 170 and 175mm cranks.

 

[fossyant]

It's cheap though

 

[I like Skol]

I wasn't really paying attention to the CUES launch, but isn't the whole idea of cues that it isn't groupset?

 

[classic33]

https://www.freewheel.co.uk/components/groupsets/shimano-cues

 

[lazybloke]

It's cheap though

Hmmm. I used to keep an eye out and often see a complete Tiagra set for £300 and 105 for under £400.

Prices seem to have gone up* although merlin have This ultegra for a good price. Not CUES though.

 

[cyberknight]

From what I read on another thread cues is supposed to be a bit rubbish?

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

I wasn't really paying attention to the CUES launch, but isn't the whole idea of cues that it isn't groupset?

Shimano refer to it as a groupset in their own marketing bumpf?

SHIMANO CUES offers all the confidence of a high-end groupset at an affordable price point. The groupset is available for e-city and trekking bikes, MTB, cargo and e-cargo bikes. It is the new standard, no matter your cycling style.

I thought the point of it was the compatibility?

https://www.freewheel.co.uk/components/groupsets/shimano-cues

• CUES CS-LG300-9 Link Glide cassette, 9-speed, 11-46 - £34.99
• CUES SL-U4000 CUES shift lever, with gear display - £29.99
• CUES RD-U4000 CUES rear derailleur, GS medium cage, 9-speed - £44.99
• CUES FC-U4000 CUES chainset, for 9/10/11-speed C/L 52mm - £44.99 [out of stock]
• BB-UN101 BSA 73MM, Spindle: 122.5MM - £21
• 9 speed chain ~ £15

Total: £190.87

Only disadvantage of the U4000 chainset, is that the chainrings are not replaceable. And the U6000 is octalink rather than square taper, so it's might be better to go for a U6000 chainset with bolt on chain ring up front, adding £25.

From what I read on another thread cues is supposed to be a bit rubbish?

This thread?
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/does-anyone-else-hate-shi-no-as-much-as-i-do.299249/post-7265822

I'm keeping an open mind at the minute. And looking at the alternatives (SRAM NX Eagle / Microshift).
I've got a month, maybe two before I pull the trigger.