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View ArticleYour complete guide to Shimano’s GRX gravel groupset
Shimano GRX is a component series designed for gravel and adventure riders, bikepackers and cyclocross racers, providing a wide spread of possible builds including 10-speed and 11-speed setups, 1x and...
View ArticleNine great upgrades for under £100 — go faster, climb easier, get more...
Updated January 27, 2020Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer's guide to ways of upgrading your bike for less than £100 in which you’ll find some of our favourite components that improve...
View ArticleBeginner's guide to bike tools
Updated January 27, 2020Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer's guide to the bike tools you need if you're a beginner mechanic, in which you’ll find everything you need to know to find the...
View ArticleNew products on the way from Shimano, Lazer, Pearl Izumi, Park Tool & more
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View ArticleBusiness is booming! Garmin, Shimano and MIPS reveal profits boost in 2019
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View ArticleHow coronavirus is taking its toll on the bike industry and what it means for...
Coronavirus could cause delays to the delivery of new bikes and components this year with many big suppliers reporting supply chain disruption as a result of temporary factory closures and quarantine...
View ArticleShimano Dura-Ace R9200 coming soon? Wireless? 12-speed? New freehub standard?
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View Article12 of the best Shimano Ultegra-equipped road bikes
Updated February 25, 2020Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer's guide to Shimano Ultegra-equipped road bikes in which you’ll find everything you need to know to find the right bike for you,...
View ArticleShimano MT7 (MT701) Gore-Tex SPD shoes
The Shimano MT-701 Gore-Tex shoe is a waterproof, Boa-dialled treat for your feet. With enough flexibility to make long periods of walking comfortable, yet stiff enough to feel fine when mashing the...
View Article21 of the best disc brake road wheelsets
Updated February 28, 2020Welcome to the latest edition of our buyer's guide to disc-brake-compatible wheels, in which we'll take you through thethings you need to know to choose the right disc-brake...
View ArticleYour complete guide to Shimano road bike groupsets
Updated March 9, 2020Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s guide to Shimano groupsets, in which we'll try and guide you through the the line-up of the world's number one bike component maker.In...
View ArticleYour complete guide to Shimano wheels
Updated March 11, 2020Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer's guide to Shimano wheels in which you’ll find everything you need to know to find the right Shimano wheels for you — the full...
View ArticleWin Shimano cycling kit and RC5 shoes worth over £500!
I know it doesn’t seem like it... but fingers crossed, spring will be here soon and we’ll all be rushing to get out on our bikes! Which nicely ties in with our next competition from our friends at...
View ArticleShimano MT5 SPD MTB Shoes
The Shimano MT5 SPD MTB shoes are a functional, well-priced option for riding on or off-road, or on trips short or long where you're likely to be walking about and don't want to look like a...
View ArticleShimano Tiagra FC-4700 48/34 chainset
Shimano's Tiagra FC-4700 chainset isn't going to set the world alight, but in this 48/34-tooth guise does make for higher cadence in your top gear and, depending on the terrain, less need for changing...
View Article5 best cycling shoes for beginners — find the secrets of comfy feet
Proper cycling shoes help keep your feet comfortable, improve power transfer and let in air to cool your feet on hot days. They’re an under-rated part of the cycling wardrobe and needn’t cost the...
View Article7 of the best high-performance lightweight clipless pedals
Switching to a pair of the best high-performance lightweight clipless pedals can lop a chunk of weight off your bike. It's also a chance to switch to pedals that work better in other ways such as...
View ArticleShimano RX8 SPD Shoes
Following on from the release of its GRX groupset, Shimano has continued down the gravel route with these new RX8 SPD shoes. A stiff, lightweight yet rugged shoe perfect for performance riding away...
View ArticleShimano Tiagra v Shimano 105 R7000 — see which popular groupset is best for you
If you’re choosing between Shimano Tiagra and Shimano 105 – either fitted to a complete bike or as an upgrade on an existing bike – here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision.Updated...
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