BR-R505 is a non-series component, the fact that they gave it a 500-series number typically places it somewhere in the vicinity of "105" in Shimano's mind, but it could find itself paired with lower groups too. I think BR-R515 replaces 505, rather than being a different grade.
BR-R505 is a non-series component, the fact that they gave it a 500-series number typically places it somewhere in the vicinity of "105" in Shimano's mind, but it could find itself paired with lower groups too. I think BR-R515 replaces 505, rather than being a different grade.