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.

Fresh Goods

It\'s a bumper one this week. Loads of lovely rubber, tidy tools, helmets, GPS, shorts and more

Long Termers: Tom’s Yeti ASR5

Tom\'s treated himself to a new Yeti as a recovery present. He\'s been in the parts bin and built it up, so here are his first impressions.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender – SAVE THE DATE!

IT\'S BACK! Lee Quarry, Lancashire, July 9-10, 2011.

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Five, very much alive.

Fresh Goods

It\'s a shiny selection of stuff brought to you by Marin, Specialized, Shimano (2011 XTR! Woo!) and more

Fresh Goods

This week: Rab, MRP, TSG, Bell, Booicore, Magura, Easton and Giottos

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

A few rides in, a few more thoughts

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The Story Of XTR Part Four

In Episode 4, we follow Shimano XTR from the factory in Japan to it’s first real world test at the prestigious B.C. Bike Race in Canada. Follow pros like Geoff...

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Eurobike: Shimano, Fixie Inc and the Cannibal

Cross bikes and cannibals. It\'s all at Eurobike...

Merida Ninety-Six Carbon 3000-D

Will C reviews Merida\'s Ninety-Six Carbon

Eurobike 2010. Part One – Demo Day

It’s the first day of Eurobike. Well, that’s actually tomorrow, but today is the Demo Day. For many dealers it’s a chance to ride bikes on a not-particularly-challenging mountain bike...

XTR 2011 First Look Video

Chipps takes us through the new 2011 XTR groupset, inbetween riding and stroking horses.. There\'s more to this story... BUT IT\'S A MEMBER-ONLY STORY.JOIN US TO UNLOCK IT AND MORE…

2011 XTR First Ride

Chipps is back from Austria where he spent a couple of days riding new 2011 XTR.

Pro Tharsis

Not a fake leg but a set of bike components

Long Termers: Sim’s Commençal Super 4

Doing what it says on the carbon tin

Shimano XTR 2011

Finally, we can talk about it! And it\'s worth the wait!

Video: Electronic Shifting on a Saracen

Madison show off a prototype electronic shifting setup on a downhill bike

Fresh Goods

It\'s Friday - that means Fresh Goods. This week we have lots from shimano and a Ghost!

Fresh Goods

On display we have Blackspire, Straitline, Gore and more

Fresh Goods Friday: Altura, Fox, Genesis, Orange, Zyro and more

Clothes galore from Altura, new bikes from Orange and Saracen and more....

Shimano “Dyna-Sys” XT and SLX 10 speed

10 is the magic number

Fresh Goods

It\'s Friday, yes it\'s Friday. Shimano shoes, Giro helmets, DT Tricon wheels, Clif Shot, Crank Bros, Suunto, Fenwicks...

Fresh Goods

This week\'s guests: Bontrager, Sris, Transition Fox and others

Cotic RoadRat Factory Alfine

Cotic launch their new Roadrat Factory Alfine today.

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*Icebike Takes Shape

A quick, fun, time lapse video from Madison\'s icebike show...

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Fresh Goods

A collection of goods than we didn\'t get in time for Fresh Goods Friday.

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Another Nice Movie From Shimano

The fifth installment in Shimano\'s \"Disc Brake\" series. Featuring Wade Simmons and Andrew Shandro.

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