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Shimano
The Singletrack Shimano Archive
The name Shimano is probably the most famous brand name in all of cycling, this Japanese brand is simply ubiquitous throughout the industry.
On this page you can browse and access every Shimano story, article and review we’ve ever published that features this most iconic of brands.
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.
Formed in 1921 under the name Shimano Iron Works the ‘Big S’ has shaped the world of cycling with bike designers around the world basing their latest designs around what this giant of a company releases each year.
Each year the latest technological developments trickle down to the gear levels below, effectively meaning this year’s Shimano LX 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.
Review: The Shimano Zee Disc Brake Isn’t Quite A Saint, But It Ain’t No Sinner
See why the Shimano Zee won the award for easiest to live with in our disc brake group test.
Exclusive! See Shimano’s Prototype XT And Saint Flat Pedals. And Now, For The First Time, A Saint SPD Pedal
Christmas comes early, after we receive three brand new prototype pedals from Shimano.
Focus Jam² Carbon ALMOST Breaks 40lb FS eMTB Barrier But At What Price?
It was inevitable that a company so Focused (geddit) on shaving weight off their eMTB range would bring out a…
Want To Go 11 Speed For Less Money? We Test & Review The Shimano SLX M7000 Groupset
Shimano's latest SLX M7000 drivetrain borrows technology from the top-end XTR groupset to create a value-oriented workhorse 1x11 setup.
Shimano’s Deore XT Di2 2×11 Electronic Drivetrain Is From A Sci-Fi Movie
After six months of thrashing Shimano's latest electronic drivetrain in Calderdale's wet and muddy conditions, David gives us his verdict.
First Look: Shimano Deore M6000 Groupset
Complete with actual weights, prices, and information on the brand new Deore M6000 groupset from Shimano - including new disc…
Video: Unboxing The New Shimano Deore M6000 Groupset
We get an exclusive hands-on at one of the first Shimano Deore M6000 groupsets in the world. Full details and…
Fresh Goods Friday 363
Fresher than Wil's sweaty sick bed, we've got new kicks, new carbon hoops, and a big ol' cassette in this…
17 Flat Pedals Tested & Reviewed
Looking for some fresh flat pedals? Check out our ultimate buyers guide with no less than 17 flat pedals tested…
18 SPD Shoes From Eurobike 2017
If you like to clip into your pedals, here's some of the hottest SPD compatible shoes we spotted at Eurobike.
10 Flat Pedal Shoes From Eurobike
New flat pedal shoes from the likes of Shimano, Afton, Vaude, O'Neal, Five Ten and Pearl Izumi.
Spin 360s On The New Commencal Meta Power
Been searching for an e-bike that can throw down 360s and scrub with the best of them? Then this is…
Shimano Announce 4-Pot XT Brakes, and 165mm Cranks
New brakes and cranks for the two Es: ebikes and enduro.
Lapierre Unveils TWO New Trail E-Bikes.
The French firm is going big with e-bikes for trail use and has unveiled two new bikes on different platforms…
Review: Shimano Saint PD-MX80 Flat Pedals
To complete our flat pedal grouptest, Ross writes about Shimano Saints. This is about as long term as long-term reviews…
Shimano Brings App Controlled Tuning To E-MTB’s
Shimano has released a firmware update for its SHIMANO STEPS E-8000 drive unit, allowing riders to fine-tune the levels of…
Di2 Hack: Zirbel’s Magnetic Twist Shifter
Swiss brand Zirbel has produced a 17g rotary shifter for use with Shimano Di2 drivetrains
Shimano Launches Deore XT Flat & Saint SPD Pedals
Shimano unveils its all-new Saint SPD pedal, along with new Saint and Deore XT flat pedals. Plus a GR500 flat…
New Flat & SPD Gravity Shoes From Shimano
Shimano moves to a sticky Michelin rubber sole for its flat pedal GR9 and GR7 shoes. Plus updates to the…
Video: Bryn & Bas Ride Reunion Island
Fresh from Anthill Films, this is a lovely piece of work showcasing the wild trails of Reunion Island. Get the…
Review: Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed 11-46t Cassette
Shimano quietly introduced a huge 11-46t cassette last year. Wil's been testing several since to find out just how smoothly…
Poll: Do You Use A Front Derailleur?
Is the front derailleur dead? SRAM thinks so, but Shimano has just launched a campaign stating that 1x isn't for…
Exclusive! SunRace Launches 11-50T Cassette!
We've got hold of a brand new SunRace 11-50T cassette. SunRace claims Shimano XTR, XT and SLX compatibility, works with…
Review: Box Components 1×11 Derailleur & Shifter
Does Box Components have what it takes to stick it to Shimano & SRAM? We've been testing the Box One…
Fresh Goods Friday 335
Holy cow pie, it's Fresh Goods Friday! With shiny bike bits, bikes, pie, and bike gear. But mostly pie
TweedLove Goes Super-Sized With UK’s Biggest Bike Demo
With a demo day to blow your mind but not your budget, this could be the perfect chance to try…
Fresh Goods Friday 333
All the threes! Fresh Goods Friday is here with bikes, clothing, gadgets, glasses, locks and the usual low standard of…
Shimano Rolls Out New Deore XT, SLX & Deore Components
Shimano has just announced it's new Deore groupset, along with updates to the Deore XT and SLX lines. Details within.
Review: Shimano Deore XT M8000 1×11 Groupset
Back in Issue #102, Chipps delivered us his experience with the long-awaited Shimano Deore XT drivetrain.
Fresh Goods Friday 322
By heck it's Friday! Bring on the goodness, the freshness, and the jolly jingling joy that is Fresh Goods Friday.
Fresh Goods Friday 320
Take sanctuary in this Friday which is Fresh and Good, but definitely not that colour we won't mention.
Fresh Goods Friday 319
The goods of the Friday are coming into your peepers via this very handy internet web page. So get your…
Review: Shimano ME7 SPD Shoes
With its grippy Michelin rubber tread and carbon TORBAL sole, the ME7 is the latest top-end trail shoe from Shimano.…
Review: Shimano Deore XT Trail M8020 27.5in Wheelset
At less than half the price of XTR wheels, how does the Shimano Deore XT Trail wheelset perform on the…
Fresh Goods Friday 310
Fishy hair gel, beer made from ducks, and our first play with the new Shimano SLX 1x11 drivetrain. It's FRESH…
Eurobike 2016: DMR Introduces V-Twin Clipless Pedal
DMR show off their first clipless pedal to us at Eurobike
Shimano Unveil New PRO Koryak Dropper Post At Eurobike 2016
Some Eurobike news from Shimano and PRO Bike Components
Fresh Goods Friday 306
Don't be sad at the rain (that's OUR job). It's Fresh Goods Friday! Here to entertain you, with added Donna…
New high-end trail shoes from Shimano
Two aggressively-soled trail shoes that carry on what the M200 started. Dare we mention the 'E(nduro)' word?
Fresh Goods Friday 298
In out, in out you shake it all about! It's Friday, it's fresh and it's good(s)... hopefully!
Shimano Goes Electric with XT-Level Steps Motor
Shimano joins the electric motor club with new XT-level Steps motors. And what's that new chainring?
Shimano XT goes Electric with Di2, and SLX goes 11speed
Latest announcements from the Big S - more electronics and more 11 speed - win!
Shimano MW7 Winter Boots
The wettest winter on record was the best time Chipps could have picked to test this classic of a winter…
OneUp Components Goes 10-50T with its new Shark
A 500% gear range for Shimano systems is here! 50T low sprocket and a clever 10T if you want
Fresh Goods Friday 283
A veritable smorgasbord of goodness, lavishly festooned all over your computer like a huge, veiny, pulsating sack of win
Issue 104: Last Chance to Subscribe!
Issue 104 is off to the printers this week, but you have until Sunday to subscribe still
Shimano Announces New Chainrings, Quicklinks, 11-46t Cassettes
New profiles for Shimano 1x chainrings, and an even wider range cassette