Shimano
Shimano is one of the world's biggest component manufacturers and has been producing bike components for almost a century.
As one of the ‘big three’ drivetrain component manufacturers (the other two being SRAM and Campagnolo), Shimano groupsets and parts are always well-made, usually well-regarded and often well-priced.
Shimano was founded in Japan in 1921. The brand began life as Shimano Iron Works, producing innovative components that helped shape bikes into the machines that we know and love today. It’s directly contributed to some of cycling’s biggest innovations, including indexed shifting, dual-pivot brakes and integrated shifting, among many others.
Shimano SH51 vs MT001 vs SH56 cleats: what’s the difference between Shimano's three off-road cleats?
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Is this polished-silver CUES groupset a sign Shimano is finally listening to riders?
Japanese giant celebrates its metalworking heritage
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Simon von Bromley | New Shimano Dura-Ace is coming – these are the 4 key features I expect to see
What can the launch of its first wireless drivetrain tell us about the next generation of Shimano's flagship road bike groupset?
New Shimano XTR pedals focus on durability and control, and come with the brand’s latest multi-directional cleats
Shimano launches new XTR PD-M9220 SPD pedals, adding pins, a wider platform and improved sealing
New Shimano RX910 S-Phyre gravel shoes optimise power transfer with “revolutionary” Pontoon cleat system
The cleat system features replaceable blocks that move with your cleat position providing consistent support and efficiency
Shimano just made the biggest change to SPD cleats in 30 years – and it'll 'make clipping in easier than ever'
The new CL-MT001 cleats are backwards-compatible with existing shoes and pedals
These Shimano MTB brakes currently have 56% off – plus savings on stoppers from SRAM, Magura and Clarks
We've scoured the web for the best deals on MTB brakes
Everything you need to know about cycling with cleats
Our essential guide to switching to cycling with cleats and clipless pedals, from the benefits to practical real-world advice
Save 50% on this 5-star SRAM drivetrain – plus 4 other huge MTB groupset deals
Treat your bike to an upgrade and save some money
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Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 has 40% off in the summer sales
Save £1,430 on Shimano's flagship Dura-Ace groupset at Sigma Sports
Shimano 105 Di2 currently has 45% off in the summer sales
The popular groupset is on sale for under £1,000
Shimano Ultegra currently has 47% off in the summer sales
The electronic groupset's price is reduced by more than £1,000
Sex toy and Shimano brakes meet in an unlikely workshop hack
Norfolk bike workshop owner's homemade tool creates buzz on social media
Shimano finally launches 12-speed 1x GRX Di2 – and it's fully wireless
Shimano launches its first ever wireless drop bar groupset with new 1x GRX RX827
You can now control a Classified Powershift internal gear hub with Shimano Di2 shifters – here's how
Classified now part of Shimano's Connected Partners programme
Tom Marvin | Why the launch of Shimano Deore and XT Di2 makes XTR pointless
Shimano's unusual timing for the launch of XT and Deore Di2 leaves little time to build XTR hype
Deore Di2 is Shimano's cheapest-ever electronic MTB drivetrain – but what's happened to mechanical?
The new Deore Di2 promises affordable wireless shifting – but leaves us guessing about the future of mechanical
Best gravel bike shoes 2025: gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding
13 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
In brief | Shimano Q’Auto brings battery-free automatic shifting to your bike
The new system uses AI to personalise shifting and could make its way to all Shimano Di2 groupsets in the future
Matthew Loveridge | Shimano just killed off its best ever tech – why is no one talking about it?
By ditching cup-and-cone hubs, Shimano has given up a little bit of its soul