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BIKE summary of the Cues 6020
If you're looking for a successful all-rounder, you've come to the right place. Not too expensive or heavy, but with a high range, the Shimano Cues has hardly any real weaknesses. Unfortunately, it doesn't shift with the ultimate crispness, nor does it have a particularly high-quality feel. We like the Cues 6000 e-bike gearstick of the same quality better. In terms of emotion, there is still potential, even if the durability is of course an argument.
Shimano Cues 6020: The facts
| Model | Shimano Cues 6020 2x10 |
| Price | 199 Euro |
| Weight | 1220 grammes |
| Bandwidth | 540 per cent |
| Smallest gear | 7.2 km/h |
Price and weight are manufacturer's specifications and refer to Rear derailleur, front derailleur if necessary, cassette and trigger. We use standardised parameters for tyre size and cadence (28 inches, 47 millimetres, 60 rpm) for the smallest uphill gear.
Practical test: How the Trekking Cues rides
The Cues is Shimano's new all-round groupset and comes in dozens of different versions and quality levels, with enormously different prices. Here we have attempted to provide a comprehensive overview.
What all Cues drivetrains have in common is that they rely on durable Linkglide technology for the chain and cassette. In contrast to Shimano's Sport shifters (Hyperglide), the sprocket and chain are thicker and optimised for smooth, low-wear shifting. Shimano promises a significantly longer service life with only a slight increase in weight. This makes them very interesting for touring cyclists.
This Cues 6020 with two chainrings and a cassette with 11-39 teeth is often fitted to classic trekking bikes in the mid-price range. It is somewhat more expensive than the 4020 Cues or the cheaper Essa.
We would say: This is where the fun really begins for touring riders. The gradation is wide and fine enough for all situations, the feel and shifting feel are fine. Which brings us to the criticism. The gears don't actually engage as crisply as with the old Hyperglide groupsets such as the Deore.
On the other hand, the cues are probably much more durable - Shimano speaks of a factor of three. The price is good, but the 6020 still lacks additional features such as Shadow Plus damping to prevent chain rattling. Details such as a ribbed trigger would give the derailleur an even more sophisticated and high-quality look.
For whom is the 6020 the right circuit?
If you are looking for uncomplicated performance and don't have very high demands, this is the right choice. The cheaper 4020 is hardly any cheaper and even simpler. Fans of particularly crisp bike gears will have to opt for an old Hyperglide shifter or the expensive 8020 Cues.
The Shimano Cues 6020 at a glance
Strengths:
- Fair price
- High bandwidth and fine gradation
- Durable Linkglide technology
Weaknesses:
- No Shadow-Plus against chain rattling
- Shift feel and haptics could be more valuable
Adrian Kaether
Editor
