Shimano

Shimano

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The Shimano Bicycle Company is a Japanese manufacturer of cycling components, founded in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano.It was established in Tokyo as a drop forging plant for bicycle parts, initially manufacturing steel rims and later hubs for Japanese bicycles. The company’s early production consisted chiefly of drive train components for 3-speed bicycles, the majority of which were exported to the United States and Europe. This led to an initial expansion abroad, with sales offices set up in London (1941), Los Angeles (1942), New York City (1946) and Chicago (1965).

The name Shimano is probably the most famous brand name in all of cycling, this Japanese brand is simply ubiquitous throughout the industry.

Whether you are a 10 year old getting your first bike without stabilisers or a seasoned pro on a bike priced in five figures, it’s a safe bet that the words ‘Shimano’ will be found somewhere on your bike. Each year the latest technological developments trickle down to the gear levels below, effectively meaning this year’s Shimano XT users are riding the technology of the XTR riders just a few years ago. As big as the brand is there is competition from the likes of SRAM and Campagnolo.

Recent stories featuring Shimano

Shimano goes fully wireless with new gravel groupset GRX RX827

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My 10 favourite things about new Shimano XTR Di2

Shimano EX7 (EX700) Gore-Tex Shoes review

Shimano commits $10 million to trail building projects

Fresh Goods Friday 706 – The Three Course Meal Edition

Shimano GF8 (GF800) Gore-Tex Shoes review

Megasack Giveaway Day 2: Shimano GF800 Gore Tex Shoes

Tracking The Health Of The Bike Industry In 2023

Hand picked Shimano deals

Singletrack editorial featuring Shimano

  • Shimano XT goes Electric with Di2, and SLX goes 11speed

    Shimano XT goes Electric with Di2, and SLX goes 11speed

  • Shimano MW7 Winter Boots

    Shimano MW7 Winter Boots

  • OneUp Components Goes 10-50T with its new Shark

    OneUp Components Goes 10-50T with its new Shark

  • Fresh Goods Friday 283

    Fresh Goods Friday 283

  • Issue 104: Last Chance to Subscribe!

    Issue 104: Last Chance to Subscribe!

  • Shimano Announces New Chainrings, Quicklinks, 11-46t Cassettes

    Shimano Announces New Chainrings, Quicklinks, 11-46t Cassettes

  • Shimano Announce Huge Price Drops In US

    Shimano Announce Huge Price Drops In US

  • iceBike* 2016: UPDATED

    iceBike* 2016: UPDATED

  • Shimano Sponsors Tweedlove International Enduro

    Shimano Sponsors Tweedlove International Enduro

  • New Chainrings From Wolf Tooth

    New Chainrings From Wolf Tooth

  • Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain

    Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain

  • Review: Shimano AM41

    Review: Shimano AM41

  • Fresh Goods Friday 270

    Fresh Goods Friday 270

  • Review: Shimano Saint

    Review: Shimano Saint

  • Fresh Goods Friday 263

    Fresh Goods Friday 263

  • Fresh Goods Friday 260

    Fresh Goods Friday 260

  • Shimano M163 Shoes

    Shimano M163 Shoes

  • Shimano Announce Plans For Huge Sports and Leisure Complex

    Shimano Announce Plans For Huge Sports and Leisure Complex

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