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.

Chipps’ Top Ten for 2015

The editor of Singletrack gives his top ten most wanted bikes and components for 2015

Issue 94 is at the printers!

It\'s the last mag of 2014 - complete with 2015 calendar

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 XTR Special Part 2: Mechs and Shifters

Part two of our Fresh Goods XTR Special

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!

Fresh Goods Friday 207

Another bumper crop of goodies for your delectation - it\'s Fresh Goods 207

Fresh Goods Friday 206

All that\'s fresh in\'t the ST Towers this week

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 204

Another helping of the Freshest Fancies for your delectation

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 Hotaka H35 daypack

Need a daypack large enough to get lost in? Look no further!

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

Could Kool Stop heat-sinking pads live up to name?

But will porcupad looks stop you in your tracks?

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.

Three-cog cassette extender from Absolute Black

Broaden range and save weight with British design

Shimano Deore XT 27.5in Wheelset

A complete bargain for all-round Mountain Biking™. As long as you’re unlikely to need to switch axle standards often, these will serve you well.

Fresh Goods Friday 187

It\'s been a busy but short week here at ST Towers especially for the delivery drivers

New Shimano 2015 XTR revealed

Shimano XTR goes 11speed - and 1x - and 2x and 3x11

Shimano to sponsor 2014 Downhill Series

New venues, world class start list, it\'s going to be special

The Super Component’s artistic bike bits

There\'s beauty in these bits

iceBike2013 – Featuring 2014 and beyond!

Madison\'s annual house show had much to see from a kerbillion suppliers

Shimano jump into action cam fray

Computers, electronic shifting, and now cameras

SRD: Shimano footwear for wet conditions

Shimano shoes- but not as we know them

SHIMANO to sponsor the 2014 Trans-Savoie

News just in from Trans-Savoie, as official sponsor is announced.