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.

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Warm your cockles and melt that snow with the 386th Fresh Goods Friday!

SNOWMAGEDDON! BEAST FROM THE EAST! COLD WINTER CONDITIONS! Have you survived it? Are you currently huddled in your living room with your loved ones, circling around a fire on the...

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Peace, love and goodies for all bikers – it’s Fresh Goods Friday 379

You may have given up lots of things for January, but Fresh Goods Friday is definitely good for you, so come on in and join us.

Did 2017 Suck? Here Are Three Reasons Why It Did. And Seven Reasons Why It Didn’t.

2017 was memorable in many ways. Not all of them were good, but most were. See if you agree

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Stop, HAMMERTIME! We Test 8 High-Powered Stoppers In Our Disc Brake Group Test To Find Out Which Is Best

Looking for an upgrade? We test and review 8 high-powered trail brakes to see which ones come out on top.

F-A-B Virgil, Festive Fresh Goods Friday is Go!

4 warm hands, 3 pairs of pedals and a bring pink bi-ii-iike! Join us for a Festive Fresh Goods Friday!

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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.

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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 flagship carbon version.

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8 Pairs Of Winter Boots Tested & Reviewed

Which boots will best suit your winter riding?

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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.

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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.

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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 brakes.

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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 pricing within.

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Fresher than Wil\'s sweaty sick bed, we\'ve got new kicks, new carbon hoops, and a big ol\' cassette in this week\'s Fresh Goods Friday haul

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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 and reviewed

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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.

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10 Flat Pedal Shoes From Eurobike

New flat pedal shoes from the likes of Shimano, Afton, Vaude, O\'Neal, Five Ten and Pearl Izumi.

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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 a video you might want to watch

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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 and tyres.

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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 get!

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 assist.

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Di2 Hack: Zirbel’s Magnetic Twist Shifter

Swiss brand Zirbel has produced a 17g rotary shifter for use with Shimano Di2 drivetrains

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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 pedal for £59

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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 AM9 and AM7 SPD shoes

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 travel planner out

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 this thing shifts

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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 everybody. Tell us what you think here