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.
The bike no Tour de France pro wants to ride: Shimano's neutral service bike has a ten-year-old frame and a dropper post
All the details of the blue bikes carried on Shimano cars at the Tour de France
Jasper Philipsen teases new Shimano S-Phyre shoes at Tour de France
Alpecin-Premier Tech rider appears to have a set of unreleased shoes with minor tweaks over the S-Phyre RC903 released in 2022
Hands-on with the new Shimano Deore mechanical groupset, including real-world weights
Shimano's M7200 groupset detailed
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Matej Mohorič’s new Bianchi Specialissima could be the best-looking bike at the Tour de France – and is just over the UCI weight limit
The Bahrain Victorious rider’s Bianchi Specialissima is just over the UCI weight limit and quickly caught our attention at the Barcelona Grand Départ
Shimano brings Clean Cockpit tech to more bikes – it could be a boon for bike designers
Updated lever architecture is designed for a tidier look on lower-priced CUES bikes
Shimano finally brings hydraulic brakes to CUES 9-speed – here's why that's great news for riders
Shimano adds new 9-speed hydraulic shifters to its CUES range
Simon says | Shimano just proved mechanical shifting still has a future – now bring it back to Ultegra
New Deore components show Shimano's commitment to good old mechanical shifting, but why can't we have the reliable tech for the brand's performance road groupsets?
Shimano says 'Long live high-end mechanical!' with new Deore XT M8200 groupset
Mechanical MTB groupset also gets revised shifters and revised chain stabilisation
Shimano keeps mechanical drivetrains alive with new Deore components
The new Shimano Deore M7200 and M6200 components include tougher derailleurs, refined shifters and brakes – while giving the workhorse groupset a more premium feel
Best mountain bike pedals 2026: 38 of our favourite flat and clipless MTB pedals
Our pick of the best flat and clipless pedals
Shimano vs Renthal vs Wolf Tooth: I tested three pedals that will cover all your mountain biking needs
We've pitted three SPD-compatible pedals against each other to help you make the best choice for your riding
Shimano Ultegra Di2 now has up to 53% savings in these late spring sales
Save big on your next groupset from Merlin Cycles and Sigma Sports
Best mountain bike shoes 2026: 17 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
These are the best Shimano chain deals today – cheapest 11- and 12-speed chains prices ranked
£10.99 for an 11- or 12-speed chain is as low as you can go – but there's a catch
Did Mathieu van der Poel just leak new Dura-Ace gravel wheels?
Dutch star pictured using an unusually bling set of gravel wheels
Shimano 105 Di2 currently has up to 54% off with these retailers
All the groupset you'll ever need for £799
Shimano returns to Eurobike 2026 after withdrawing, as German industry bodies announce rival show
Shimano Europe will provide an outdoor testing area, after initially announcing withdrawal in January
A whole new drivetrain for only £249? Last season’s Shimano XT has a massive 61% off now
Grab Shimano's mechanical XT drivetrain for £249 from Merlin Cycles
Warren Rossiter | Big tyres and 1x groupsets ruled Paris-Roubaix – what does that mean for the future of road tech?
Warren is much more interested in the tyres and wheels that survived Paris–Roubaix than the featherlight ones used in the Tour
Warren Rossiter | Paris–Roubaix proved 1x drivetrains are the future of classics road racing – but Shimano will have to play catch-up
1x is winning the drivetrain competition when it comes to the classics
Shimano CUES update fixes problem with the groupset for road cyclists – and could benefit entry-level bikes
With a new rear derailleur and Hyperglide compatibility, CUES finally has a worthy road option.
Shimano adds shorter crank and larger chainring options to its 12-speed GRX gravel groupset
New shorter cranks designed for easier long-distance pedalling and larger rings for higher-speed riding
Pogačar used Shimano's neutral service at Paris–Roubaix, but who makes the blue bikes?
Slovenian ace rode the blue bike for 5km after puncturing
Your tech questions answered | Where did the Shimano 105 name come from and what does it mean?
Why 105?
