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.
Does Box Components have what it takes to stick it to Shimano & SRAM? We\'ve been testing the Box One 1x11 derailleur and shifter to see if it can.
Holy cow pie, it\'s Fresh Goods Friday! With shiny bike bits, bikes, pie, and bike gear. But mostly pie
With a demo day to blow your mind but not your budget, this could be the perfect chance to try out some dream rides
All the threes! Fresh Goods Friday is here with bikes, clothing, gadgets, glasses, locks and the usual low standard of models and modelling
Back in Issue #102, Chipps delivered us his experience with the long-awaited Shimano Deore XT drivetrain.
By heck it\'s Friday! Bring on the goodness, the freshness, and the jolly jingling joy that is Fresh Goods Friday.
Take sanctuary in this Friday which is Fresh and Good, but definitely not that colour we won\'t mention.
The goods of the Friday are coming into your peepers via this very handy internet web page. So get your eyeballs lubed for some Fresh Goodness!
At less than half the price of XTR wheels, how does the Shimano Deore XT Trail wheelset perform on the trail? Wil shares his experience.
Fishy hair gel, beer made from ducks, and our first play with the new Shimano SLX 1x11 drivetrain. It\'s FRESH GOODS FRIDAY YO!
The wettest winter on record was the best time Chipps could have picked to test this classic of a winter boot
A veritable smorgasbord of goodness, lavishly festooned all over your computer like a huge, veiny, pulsating sack of win
The UK\'s iceBike* trade show invites public for first time. MTB stars confirmed, big discounts on RRP