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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.
New Chainrings From Wolf Tooth
New oval Shimano and Race Face chainrings from the Minnesotan manufacturers
Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain
It's at the tippy top of Shimano's tree - an XTR Fairy, if you will. But is it a Good Fairy Godmother? We wave our wand to see
Fresh Goods Friday 270
Chuffin' 'eck, there's some reet grand stuff in't office this week, thar kners
Fresh Goods Friday 263
All the top gear that's landed on our desks in the last 7 days from bikes to peanut butter.. No really!
Fresh Goods Friday 260
A huge pile of awesome stuff this week, from loads of different awesome places!
Shimano Announce Plans For Huge Sports and Leisure Complex
Plans for a cycling, fishing and rowing super-centre from Shimano
Singletrack Reader Awards 2015: Best Softwear
For the second of our Reader Awards finalist categories we present to you 'Softwear'
Enduro2: Big mountain stage racing with a mate
Dave and Rich went two-up, blind racing in the Alps. Here's a teaser for their article in Issue 100
Shimano 1x XT: First Impressions
We flew all the way out to the Alps to get a first impressions ride on the new Shimano XT groupset
Shimano XT: An interview with its creators
Sim sits down with two of the designers behind the latest version of Shimano's powerhouse groupset
Spotted at Bike Festival Garda – Part One
Featuring Shaun Palmer's old and new, fresh rubber from Onza and Kenda, and shocks that do the thinking for you
Singletrack Sunday Links
We publish hundreds of stories each week but which ones really catch the imagination of our editorial staff?
Shimano XTR Di2 – First Look with video.
Electric shifting comes to MTB, but is it just for XC racers or can enduro racers get anything out of it?
Shimano XT drivetrain
One step down from Shimano’s top-end, racer-only XTR marque is the only difference weight and aesthetics?
Fresh Goods Friday 227
Carbon aceness from Pivot, X-Fusion and Rockshox forks, natty shoes and all new Shimano XTR Di2, plus loads more!
Chipps’ Top Ten for 2015
The editor of Singletrack gives his top ten most wanted bikes and components for 2015
Fresh Goods XTR Video Special Part 3: Drivetrain and Wheels
The last in our wondrous instalment of XTR goodness. Chainset, cassettes and wheels. It's. All. Good.
Fresh Goods Special – XTR Part 1 – Brakes
Chipps unboxes some braking spangles in 2015 XTR race flavour
Fresh Goods Friday 210
What's hot in the office right now? EDIT: Now with video - win an Enduroguard from RRP!
Eurobike 2014: Women’s Fashion News Part Four
Sharon’s final round up of women’s apparel from Eurobike featuring Gore, Shimano, Cube and Pearl Izumi
Eurobike Demo Day: Here’s what caught our eye, part one
Demo Day gives the first opportunity to spot what’s coming in 2015, here’s what we’ve found so far.
Fresh Goods Friday 203
What's that it's almost ride time? Let's get a look see at this week's Fresh Goods then head into the hills
Shimano Launches Dedicated Enduro Range
Packs and shoes. Can also be used for 'just riding around on your bike' too
Fresh Goods Friday 193
Fresh Goods spans the borders today, with new stuff just in, shot in Peebles and Todmorden
Midweek Mini Movies 202
Here's another generous helping of two wheeled eye candy in a video format that'll help keep your stoke levels high til the weekend
Shimano 2015 XTR goes electric. Races it this weekend in Albstadt.
Highly anticipated, and highly expected, announcement from Shimano. 11 speed Di2 XTR
Shimano SLX
This SLX double chainset is a perfect example of a no-nonsense chainset that runs on a reliable, but simple, bottom bracket and it does the job with little fuss.