Which groupset is best for your bike, and how much should you spend?
A groupset is a collection of matching components used by a bike manufacturer to turn a frame into a bike. But confusingly, the term doesn't cover all the parts on a bike, so let's take a look at what...
View ArticleShimano launches special edition CUES 1x10-speed groupset with polished...
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View Article"We take this seriously": Shimano pays subcontractors compensation over fair...
Shimano is taking a recommendation from Japan's Fair Trade Commission "seriously" and has already paid compensation to some of its 121 sub-contracting companies affected by the violation.In a press...
View ArticlePromising 'true multi-directional entry', Shimano updates its two-bolt SPD...
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View ArticleAre these new wheels really "a true game changer"? Plus the blingest pulley...
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View ArticleBike industry challenges continue as Giant and Canyon profits down 66% and...
The challenges facing the bike industry have once again been demonstrated by the financial results of some of the market's biggest players, Shimano having downgraded its outlook for 2025 and Giant and...
View ArticleThe bikes of the Tour de France 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top...
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View ArticleShimano set to provide extra two years’ warranty to US cyclists with...
Shimano has agreed to overhaul its crankset recall inspection process in the United States, provide retailers with enhanced training and tools, and extend the warranty for owners of the affected cranks...
View ArticleShimano is trying to figure out why Europe has a “critical” bike mechanic...
Shimano has launched a call for evidence across the cycling industry, which the components giant says will form part of a report set to be published later this year, assessing the factors behind the...
View ArticleShimano's new 12-speed GRX wireless groupset brings 1x Di2 to gravel
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View ArticleExpensive vs cheap brake pads: is it worth spending more to maximise your...
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View ArticlePromising 800 hours of battery life, 4iiii unveils Precision power meters for...
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View ArticleIs Shimano about to make shifting your bike's gears a thing of the past?...
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View ArticleWill these cut-price power meter pedals make pricier rivals obsolete? Magene...
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View ArticleSuffering on the hills? Find out how to get lower gears to make climbing easier
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View ArticleBe careful where you buy your brake pads, kids: a cautionary tale on how to...
I like to keep stock of consumables so I can replace bits when I notice they need it. Typically late at night or at the weekend, when an emergency LBS trip is not so convenient.The latest fix session...
View ArticleIs cross-chaining really that bad? Find out what Shimano and SRAM have to say
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View ArticleUpdated Cannondale Synapse endurance bike offers “desirability and...
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View ArticleShimano scraps custom clothing line due to “increasing competition, shifting...
Shimano has announced that it will shut down its Milremo custom clothing brand and scale back its wider cycling apparel offerings, citing “increasing competition, shifting retailer priorities, and...
View Article“Signs of recovery” for Shimano as component sales jump by 16% at start of...
After a sluggish 2024, which saw its bicycle components sales fall for the second year in a row, Shimano says its latest financial results point to “signs of recovery”, particularly in Europe, where...
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