Shimano’s long-awaited wireless XTR Di2 groupset is here. We test the upgrade kit to see if it upholds the brand’s reputation for fast, smooth shifting. In June 2025 Shimano unveiled what many of us ...

Despite a rich heritage, robust build and top-notch performance, Shimano wheels are not as popular as they should be. Limited compatibility with rival groupsets and muted looks mean many favour ...

Shimano go Wireless: With the new SHIMANO XTR M9200 Di2 drivetrain, the Japanese component colossus is launching its first fully wireless drivetrain. According to Shimano, it’s incredibly fast, ...

The History of the Shimano XTR Components originally appeared on BikeMag. A recent teaser on Instagram from Shimano got me thinking about how long it's been since we saw the brand update its mountain ...

Before electronics, hydraulics, and 12-speed cassettes the size of dinner plates, early mountain bike drivetrains were mechanical, chaotic, and kinda crap. It was an exciting time, a blur of rapid ...

Shimano CUES components have been available for flat bar bikes, electric bikes and mountain bikes for a couple of years now, but Shimano’s announcement of a new set of components finally extends CUES ...

It could be the longest wait in road cycling, but Shimano has announced the launch of its Cues components for drop bar bikes, two years after they were introduced for flat bars and almost three after ...

You’re cruising down the road. The roof’s down. The wind in your hair. Automatic transmission. Time to think. Why can’t it be the same with an e-bike? Shimano’s Auto-Shift feature for e-bikes has been ...

I’ll just jump right in. So, I’ve been riding Shimano’s new group, the XT LinkGlide, for almost a year. After logging a few hundred dirt miles on the group, I’ve been mostly impressed. I’ve purposely ...

Today Shimano has launched its new GRX gravel groupset – Shimano GRX RX820. The brief highlights are that it’s now 12 speed and that, by using Shimano’s Microspline cassette, it can now offer a 10T ...