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
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.
All the top gear that\'s landed on our desks in the last 7 days from bikes to peanut butter.. No really!
Featuring Shaun Palmer\'s old and new, fresh rubber from Onza and Kenda, and shocks that do the thinking for you
We publish hundreds of stories each week but which ones really catch the imagination of our editorial staff?
One step down from Shimano’s top-end, racer-only XTR marque is the only difference weight and aesthetics?
Carbon aceness from Pivot, X-Fusion and Rockshox forks, natty shoes and all new Shimano XTR Di2, plus loads more!
