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.

Shimano XTR groupset.

If you can afford it, then it’ll certainly go the extra mile with and for you.

Eurobike 2013: Shimano

New XTR racing gear, tub wheels, new shoes and discs for roadies

Fresh Goods Friday 153

Here we go again with another cascade of the stuff that\'s landed on the ST doormat this week

Tour Divide 2013 – Are we nearly there yet?

Round-the-world record breaker Mike Hall smashes the Tour Divide race

Fresh Goods Friday 143

Hey, it\'s still Friday, what are you complaining about? Lots of shiny things inside

Shimano 2013 The New Deore.

Deore gets \'why should you buy SLX?\' good for 2013

UCI sponsorship deal hits Rocky Roads

With the title sponsorship deal cancelled, they\'re now looking for a new one.

Fresh Goods Friday 122

Friday follows Thursday, as sure as tick follows tock and from here we\'re a short leap to the weekend. So let\'s get on with it, read on; it\'s Fresh Goods…

Horsey

Fresh Goods Friday 118

Another week, another delivery from the posties and van delivery bods of a bulging sack of schwag...

Interbike 2012: Show Floor Randoms

Here\'s a random selection of the shiny, and the bonkers, from the show floor at Interbike today

UK Gravity enduro 5 Dyfi (8)

Shimano UK Gravity Enduro Rd.5: Dyfi Results & Report

Ralph Jones takes final round win but Donny clinches the series, as does Tracy Moseley. UPDATE: Parr says no third series

Shimano Singletrack Weekender Results 2012

Shimano Singletrack Weekender Results here! There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us to unlock it and more Singletrack magazine has been in print and and…

What A Weekender!

A quick report and a few photos from the dry and dusty (dusty!) Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Timetable and Info

What\'s happening and when it\'s happening.

Do Really Well (or Really Badly) on an Orange at the Weekender and WIN!

Prizes will be awarded to the highest and lowest ranked riders from the list of those registered on an Orange bike.

Demo a Cotic Rocket at the Classic Weekender

Have a play on one of the most PEE-YOWWW bikes out there at the mo.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: To camp or not to camp

You\'re probably checking the weather just as much as we are. Choice is good.

Be a Hero, Be a Marshal at the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender

We’re on the lookout for more marshals for the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Podium Prizes

Here are the prizes on offer for those Weekender competitors who manage to get themselves on to a podium.

Fresh Goods Friday 171

Chipps has been to Presscamp. It\'s a schwag and shoe bonanza!

Free Bike Skills Training from Cyclewise at the Weekender

The splendid chaps at Cyclewise have offered to do some free impromptu coaching sessions during the practice time on the Saturday of the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.

Enter the Classic Weekender and Win a Pair of Shimano Shoes

All Weekender pre-entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of Shimano M162 SPD shoes

Enter the Classic Weekender and Win a £700 Magura Fork

All Weekender pre-entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a Magura Thor 150 fork.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Sunday’s XC

How the Sunday\'s XC works. Complete with a frankly stunning video.

Classic Weekender Bonfire PWNd by Singular Cycles

Singular Sam likes smoke \'n\' things. So he\'s bought the exclusive rights to the Weekender Bonfire.

Classic Weekender Strava Palava

This year\'s Downhill course is now available as a Strava segment. Uh-oh.

Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Ross from Felt

Ross from Felt importers Saddleback will be back for another crack at the podium.

Win Renthal Goodies at the Classic Weekender

Renthal have raced the Classic Weekender in previous years and they enjoyed themselves so much that for this year\'s event they\'ve kindly donated some \'spot prizes\'.

Fox Racing Shox’ new electronic shocks

Fox has gone \'lectric. Instant fork and shock lock and unlock

Sea Otter 2012: Shimano Saint Chain Guide

Could this be a chain device from Shimano?