We Are Cyclist - The All Bodies on Bikes Story

Five years later, All Bodies on Bikes is a global movement—14 chapters, thousands riding, and a new film: We Are Cyclists.

19/03/2026

SPONSORED ROAD TEAMS OF 2026

We are committed to supporting professional cycling at all levels, from the races in your backyard to the UCI WorldTour and everything in between.

24/02/2026

SHIMANO Trail Born Expands Mountain Bike Trails Worldwide

Discover how SHIMANO Trail Born is supporting trails and riding communities worldwide with 21 new projects launching in 2026.

18/02/2026

A Guide to SHIMANO Shifting Technology

Explore SHIMANO’s shifting technologies and how our system-engineered drivetrains deliver precise, reliable performance on every ride.

04/02/2026

SHIMANO Expands GRX Family with RX717 Components

Featuring More Affordable 1 x 12-Speed GRX Di2 Options

16/12/2025

SHIMANO Hydraulic Disc Brakes for Road & Gravel: Power, Control, Reliability

SHIMANO hydraulic disc brakes deliver unmatched stopping power, heat management, and reliability for road, gravel, and mountain biking. Learn why Shimano leads the way in brake technology.

21/11/2025

Race-Ready Upgrades:

SHIMANO Gear for Maximum Speed and Performance

11/10/2025

Gravel Shifting Evolved

SHIMANO’s GRX RX827 Rear Derailleur Is Built for the Grind

03/10/2025

Shimano at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships

From Elite time trials to decisive road races, Shimano powered world champions at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships with precision and reliability.

01/10/2025

Master Your Ride with SHIMANO Di2 and E-TUBE PROJECT

Maximize performance on your next road or gravel ride with SHIMANO Di2 electronic shifting and the E-TUBE PROJECT app.

25/09/2025

Precision for Every Trail

SHIMANO MTB’s New Wireless Short Cage Derailleur and 9-45T Cassette

23/09/2025

SH-RX910 Development Story

Gravel racing is a celebration of endurance, grit, and the open road's endless possibilities.

17/09/2025

SHIMANO Launches New SPD Trail/Enduro CL-MT001 Cleat

The new cleat touts multi-entry capability and improved walkability in its first redesign in three decades

28/08/2025

Built for the Unpaved

Introducing the SHIMANO RX910 S-PHYRE Gravel Racing Shoes

28/08/2025

A Guide to SHIMANO 1x and 2x Gearing Setups for Gravel

Should you run a 1x or 2x setup for your gravel bike? This definitive Shimano guide will help you pick the right GRX drivetrain for your dream ride.

20/08/2025

SHIMANO 12-Speed Di2 MTB Groups Deliver

XTR - DEORE XT - DEORE

20/08/2025

SHIMANO Performance Carbon Road Wheels

From the fastest sprints and hardest climbs of the WorldTour to the everyday riding experience close to home, SHIMANO's lineup of road wheels delivers high-end performance to take you farther, faster, or higher on any ride.

16/07/2025

High-Altitude Teamwork with UAE Team Emirates XRG

Shimano joins Tadej Pogačar, João Almeida and Nils Politt for a behind-the-scenes look at training with DURA-ACE in the Spanish highlands.

03/07/2025

SHIMANO Gravel Goes Wireless

GRX 1x12-Speed Wireless Performance for Every Gravel Adventure

25/06/2025

SHIMANO DEORE and SLX

An important question for any MTB rider out there: Should you ride SLX or DEORE? Let's dive into the key differences and common features of these hallmark MTB groupsets.

16/06/2025

Introducing Q’AUTO

How a Century of Innovation Led to Fully Automatic, Battery-Free Di2 Shifting

05/06/2025

Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

In Episode 5 of Shimano Evolution Stories, Andy McKenna shares the trail with Adam Raja as he opens up about the struggle to leave his past behind and embrace a new identity, inspiring others to do the same.

19/05/2025

DURA-ACE: FASTEST SHIFTING IN HISTORY

Learn about the pinnacle of Shimano cycling engineering, how to work with Di2, and beyond.

04/05/2025

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

We constantly search for new ways to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us. Product packaging is a huge opportunity to reduce waste and deliver our products more sustainably. That is why we decided to transition to more sustainable packaging solutions for our components and service, and upgrade parts, footwear, apparel, and most eyewear packaging.

04/05/2025

WHICH IS THE RIGHT BRAKE FOR YOU?

Choosing the equipment for your bike can seem like a never-ending task; a circle of questions and options and decisions. What do I need; what do I want; what can I afford?

17/04/2025

CUSTOMIZE YOUR RIDE

With the new EP8 e-bike system, SHIMANO has not just shredded up the e-bike rulebook, it’s written an entirely new version.

17/04/2025

This is Home: Brage Vestavik

Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard. As the years passed, he took his budding passion into the nearby forests, mimicking the many films he’d watched over the years.

17/04/2025

SHIMANO 105: All you need to know

It is our only premium groupset with a mechanical and electronic shifting option.

17/04/2025

SHIMANO 105: Mechanical Magic

If groupsets are like rockstars, and we think they are, the SHIMANO 105 Mechanical 12-speed could be Bruce Springsteen.

17/04/2025

GRX: Mechanical Modernity

In an ever-more computerized world, we set out to break the mold by breathing new life into mechanical shifting to give you a gravel ally that works with next-level analog technology.

17/04/2025

The Netherlands Win 2024 EU Mechanics Championship!

Considering the contestants all have one of the most awesome jobs in cycling, everyone felt like a winner.

17/04/2025

How to Check Your Chain Length

There is much ado among mechanics and everyday riders about how to determine the correct chain length.

17/04/2025

AUTO SHIFT: For Happier Miles

Our AUTO SHIFT technology marks one of the biggest ever steps forward in cycling innovation. The concept of automated shifting has become a reality.

17/04/2025

New EP5: Refined and Naturally Smooth

Why compromise on your e-bike’s natural look and feel? EP5 integrates seamlessly with your bicycle’s frame to enhance your riding experience.

17/04/2025

FDJ-Suez Builds to the Tour de France Femmes

We joined Women's World Tour team FDJ-Suez as they prepared for one of the year's biggest events: The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! From peaceful mornings with coffee and breakfast to full-throttle training sessions.

17/04/2025

SHIMANO DEORE XT and XTR

Many mountain bikers would scream if their bike were to be called merely a “simple” piece of sports equipment.

17/04/2025

Change Your Handlebar Position to Improve Your Ride

Often taken for granted, the handlebar is one of the most important components on your road bike. Along with your pedals and saddle, it’s one of three contact points that define how you interact with your bike and the road ahead.

17/04/2025

Gravity Footwear: Camille Balanche and Wyn Masters

Camille Balanche and Wyn Masters—great partnerships often come in pairs, just like our shoes.

17/04/2025

E-Bike Myths – Busted!

Electric bikes have revolutionised cycling and millions of new people are discovering the benefits of e-bikes each year. But still people have their doubts. Here we bust a few e-bike myths and share with you why we think e-bikes are not just here to stay but are going to revolutionise cycling.

17/04/2025

Escape the Everyday With the Orbea Kemen

Orbea’s new iterations of the Kemen breathe adventure into everyday life.

17/04/2025

MADE IN: Sakai City

Inspired by his artist friends, Soukawa infuses new meaning into gravel cycling and celebrates how locally produced frames can be customized for the local needs.

28/03/2025

MADE IN: New England

For Kevin Wolfson, the beauty of designing a gravel bike is understanding how the mere term ‘gravel’ can mean totally different things to different riders.

28/03/2025

MADE IN: Milano

Expertise and passion for crafting made-to-measure bikes are at the heart of the Italian Passoni brand. Founded in the late 80's in the pre-carbon era by Luciano and Luca Passoni, it was the first company in Europe that produced titanium bikes when off-the-shelf tubing wasn't yet available.

28/03/2025

Shimano GRX Personalities

What does it mean to be a gravel cyclist? There is no one definitive answer—and that’s the beauty of cycling’s drop bar, dirt road discipline. Indeed, gravel cycling is about personal expression and the freedom to choose. There is no rule book, no established norms, no stodgy old traditions. You decide when, where, and how to ride.

21/03/2025

Caring for Your Bike

Like cars, bicycles require regular service. Their moving parts need to be cleaned, lubricated, and greased.

21/03/2025

Shimano Di2 Deep Dive

Consistent. Customizable. Instantaneous. Intuitive. Precise. Reliable. Seamless. All these words accurately describe Shimano’s Di2 wireless electronic shifting experience.

19/03/2025

Scotty Laughland: A Taste of Italy

Embark on a 10-day adventure with Scotty Laughland as he explores Italy’s breathtaking mountain bike trails.

19/03/2025

Introducing JUST RIDE

We consider it our privilege to help you travel through your city. To create precision components that can take you as far as your ambition may lead.

14/03/2025

Rainbows for Grace, Puck, and Remco!

It’s almost like we never left Paris. Albeit with some loftier mountains, the podium stayed remarkably similar at the UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Zürich.

13/03/2025

From Roads to Trails with Tom Dumoulin

Just across the Dutch border in the Belgian town of Maasmechelen, mountain biker Jens Schuermans is waiting for Tom Dumoulin.

12/03/2025

In Between Races: OOLab

The OOLab Team is a partnership between Orbea and Shimano that aims to continuously explore the pinnacle of electric MTB innovation.

11/03/2025

In Between the Races with Damien Oton

The OOLab Team is a partnership between Orbea and Shimano that aims to continuously explore the pinnacle of electric MTB innovation. Damien Oton, the Trail-Enduro specialist of the OOLab squad, rides the Orbea Rise equipped with our DEORE XT Di2 drivetrain and EP801-RS drive unit for ultimate control over tricky terrain.

11/03/2025

Mighty Mathieu wins Gravel Worlds!

Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands—and team Alpecin-Deceuninck—showcased his dominance by clinching the Men Elites title.

07/03/2025

SHIMANO SHADOW RD+

As you set out on your next riding adventure – whether hitting singletrack trails on your mountain bike or crushing your local gravel loop – take a minute to appreciate your bike’s quiet and intuitive shifting over this rough and rowdy terrain.

04/03/2025

Shimano FRONT SHIFT NEXT

Cycling doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be simple, straightforward, and all about the freedom of two-wheeled adventures. And while it may feel like cycling sometimes requires a deep wealth of technical know-how, the best components and bike technology require minimal thought. They work as intended, all the time.

04/03/2025

The Benefits of Gravel Wheels

How much attention do you pay to your wheels when refining your bike's specs?

04/03/2025

Carolin Schiff: From Bremen to UNBOUND

The port city of Bremen along the Weser River is known for its signature Hanseatic architecture, with a grand Gothic cathedral and countless exquisite structures from the Marktplatz to the City Hall—Hanseatic cities are jewels of wealth from bygone maritime trade along once-bustling harbors. And every morning Carolin Schiff, the local gravel racing sensation, clips into her Canyon Grail or Aeroad CFR, rides out, and gets to work.

04/03/2025

Race-Specific Firmware Update for SHIMANO EP801 Systems

Get ready to ride and race like the pros. The most recent firmware update for Shimano’s race-winning EP801 drive unit delivers exciting new features and more customization options to help you boost your race speeds and keep the momentum rolling longer through techy terrain.

04/03/2025

How to Use Your E-Bike Modes to Improve Your Fitness

How can you balance getting help from your e-bike with putting in enough effort to feel like you have benefitted your health?

04/03/2025

How to choose the right e-bike for you

Buying the right e-bike for your cycling needs is the first step to being a happy e-bike rider. Looking for an urban e-bike for city use? Bewildered by the options? Let us guide you through your choices.

04/03/2025

SHIMANO GRX Carbon Gravel Wheels

Ride or race, gravel cycling is about the adventure ahead. The comradery with friends or the friendly competition with others. Gravel is about getting up early to explore unknown roads or to push ourselves to new levels, and beyond. Gravel is a little different for everyone, but the goal is similar – enjoy the ride, whatever that means to you.

04/03/2025

How to Upgrade Your Cycling Experience

Make your daily cycling more enjoyable. From new clothes to brighter bike lights, a waterproof jacket or puncture-proof tyres there are plenty of ways to upgrade and improve your cycling this winter.

04/03/2025

How to Kickstart Your Cycle Commute

Commute by bike and you’ll beat the traffic and get where you need to go on time – while creating some space for exercise and fun. What bike you choose, what you wear and what you carry with you is influenced by the distance and how efficiently you want to ride. We’ve picked out a few tips to make the best choices for your commute.

04/03/2025

How to Set Your Bike Up to Feel Comfortable

Your perfect bike should fit you like a glove, with a few tweaks to your riding position everyone can enjoy comfortable, care-free cycling. We take a look at your bike’s contact points and the adjustments that can be made to customise your bike to your body.

04/03/2025

SHIMANO Di2: The Ultimate Shift

When it comes to uncompromising reliability, performance, rider control, and durability, Shimano Di2 electronic drivetrains are the ultimate standard.

04/03/2025

Upgrade your grip with ULTREAD

Battered, beaten, and taken for granted, the sole of the MTB shoe is a workhorse that is crucial to the connection between you and your bike. And when it comes to mud wrestling, high-speed descending, powering up rocky climbs, and high-altitude walkabouts, the sole of your shoe can make all the difference for better control and more comfort both on and off the bike. That’s why we developed the next generation of MTB soles. Meet ULTREAD, the all-new mountain bike shoe technology that delivers a mix of sturdy rubber compound and smart tread designs that offer a true upgrade whether you’re using flat pedals or SPD on your mountain bike.

03/03/2025

SHIMANO'S NEW GRAVITY FOOTWEAR FAMILY

Get rowdy on rugged DH tracks. Go big on backcountry epics. Smash out more laps on the local trails. Shimano's new GE Gravity Enduro MTB shoes come from 30+ years of clipless pedal expertise.

03/03/2025

Launching SHIMANO Trail Born

With the 1983 launch of DEORE XT M700 - the world’s first MTB-specific component group - Shimano helped give life to the emerging sport of mountain biking.

03/03/2025

Shimano 105 Di2: It’s a new day

In 1982, Shimano 105 was launched to the cycling world, slotting beneath Dura-Ace and Shimano 600 Series (later rebranded Ultegra). The new road group quickly gained popularity as a budget-friendly platform that delivered high-level functionality trickled down from higher-end models. In the ensuing decades, Shimano 105 was updated seven times, each iteration providing ever-improving technology in an approachable package.

03/03/2025

How to Look After Your E-Bike at Home and in the Bike Shop

Looking after your e-bike is really important for both your safety and your enjoyment of cycling. With some simple checks to do at home and the support of trained and certified mechanics at a Shimano Service Center you can easily keep your bike in perfect working order!

03/03/2025

SHIMANO Dura-Ace and Ultegra Long Axle Pedals

Shimano pedals are known for their durability, intuitive function, and efficient power transfer for cyclists of all types. For road riders, Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra SPD-SL pedals feature lightweight carbon-composite bodies and a wide platform designed for stability and control. Shimano now offers these premium pedals in more than one axle length option, which can have important implications for your unique body type and pedaling style.

03/03/2025

The Women of Red Bull Rampage

Mountain biking needs Rampage. We need spectacle. We need drama. We need events that embody our sport's pioneering and chaotic roots. But we also need Rampage to evolve.

21/02/2025

SHIMANO CUES for Drop Bar

Introducing CUES for Recreational Road and Gravel Riding.

07/02/2025

Taste of Colombia With Scotty Laughland

Colombia has always been on Scotty Laughland’s list. Then, one morning, while pulling a shot of espresso, he found himself curious as to where the very coffee he was about to drink came from, the process of creating it and the mountain bike scene there. And as with all of life’s mysteries, there’s only one way to discover more. We hope you enjoy ‘Taste of Colombia’, a story about bikes and coffee.

14/01/2025

SHIMANO Releases Limited Edition GRX Pedals

New limited edition GRX SPD M8100-UG pedals are a celebration of gravel cycling.

14/01/2025

SHIMANO Extends Collaboration With A.S.O. Until 2028

In a move that underscores their commitment to cycling, Shimano and Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) have announced the extension of their successful partnership for an additional four years, now running until the end of 2028.

14/01/2025

SHIMANO Expands Gravel Lineup with New 2x12-Speed GRX Di2

Electrifying Shimano’s 12-speed gravel component family, new 2x12-speed GRX RX825 Di2 components combine Shimano’s unrivaled electronic shifting with optimized gearing options for riding, racing, and all-day adventures. The new suite of electronic Di2 parts features dual control levers refined for comfort and control, a SHIMANO SHADOW RD+ equipped rear derailleur for better chain management, and a gravel-optimized front derailleur for precise shifting.

14/01/2025

SHIMANO E5100: Light, Quiet and Compact

Upgrade your cycling experience with the new SHIMANO E5100. Bring quality into your everyday cycling with E5100’s modern, slim design, affordable price and a maximum torque of 50Nm.

14/01/2025

How to Simplify Your Life and Make Bikes Part of Your Everyday

A new e-bike is an investment, and although it can be expensive, it is a purchase that you will enjoy using every day. Here’s five reasons having a bike can simplify your life.

14/01/2025

Pieterse and Hatherly win Worlds!

All eyes were fixed on the principality of Andorra during this week’s UCI MTB World Championships. The Olympics was still fresh in our minds, which added weight to each matchup. Would Alan Hatherly bring home the gold for his native Rainbow Nation? Would Puck Pieterse prevail? The answer: Yes. And how.

14/01/2025

Evolution Stories: Small Steps to Big Things

Andy’s enlisted an inspiring ally to take on these Torridonian giants: In Episode 4 of the ‘Evolution Stories’ series, Small Steps to Big Things, Andy teams up with ultra-endurance adventurer Jenny Graham in one of their beloved bothies to plot rides and chat about the ingredients for living life and setting world records.

14/01/2025

HYPERGLIDE+

Revolutionising shifting performance, SHIMANO’s HYPERGLIDE+ shift technology delivers the world’s smoothest, most precise shifting in all riding conditions.

14/01/2025

Choosing the Right SHIMANO SPD-SL Road Cleats for You

Shimano SPD-SL road pedals and cleats are a popular choice among professional and amateur cyclists thanks to their stable platform, easy operation, and long-lasting performance. The wide, low-profile cleats distribute force evenly and allow for easy walkability without needing to carry special cleat covers for your mid-ride coffee stop.

14/01/2025

Caring for your bike ahead of Gran Fondo

Big goals, like taking part in a Gran Fondo, are fantastic motivators to keep you fit and on your bike.

25/12/2024

What to ask your dealer before buying an e-bike

Buying a new e-bike is an exciting experience.

24/12/2024

How to prepare your bike for a Gran Fondo

In the excitement of getting ready for a big Gran Fondo or sportive a surprising number of riders overlook their bike.

24/12/2024

How to Prepare for a New Season of Gravel

New season, new you. Shimano Gravel Alliance rider Florian Nowak gives his guide to preparing for a new season of gravel.

24/12/2024

How to prepare for the mountains

Looking to tackle some climbs with your road bike? Learn exactly how to prepare for the mountains with these practical tips from Shimano-supported rider Nikky Alberts.

24/12/2024

How to pick your first gravel bike

Shimano Gravel Alliance rider Sofiane Sehili dives into the complexities of your first gravel bike, unpacking ways to perfect your ultimate gravel bike build to support developing skills, larger distances, and greater challenges.

24/12/2024

How to ride high altitude gravel

If there’s one thing that’s hard to avoid when cycling Colombia, it’s high altitude.

24/12/2024

Evolution Stories Episode 2: MS Makes Me

In Evolution Stories Episode 2, ‘MS Makes Me’, Andy McKenna explores the Tweed Valley with first-time mountain biker Jonny White – cyclist, husband, father, doctor and fellow MSer.

24/12/2024

Evolution Stories: Building better humans

What if you were told you’d never ride your mountain bike again? The critically acclaimed film ’Evolution’ – released in October 2022 – delved into Shimano-supported rider Andy McKenna’s approach to a life where this hard hypothetical is a heavy truth.

24/12/2024

What Tire Pressure is Right for You?

The open road is calling your name. But before you hop on your bike and start your next ride, give your bike a once-over and check your tires to ensure they’re at your preferred pressure for the upcoming route and chosen terrain.

20/12/2024

The race for the Maillot Rojo

Cycling’s third grand tour is underway. The Vuelta a España might not have the same prestige as the Tour de France or the Giro d’Italia.

20/12/2024

Ten Reasons to Ride Shimano Ep8

In 2016, we unveiled SHIMANO E-BIKE SYSTEMS E8000. As the first e-MTB dedicated e-bike system, it was celebrated globally by riders and was considered a true game changer.

17/12/2024

Shimano Road Wheels Explained

Shimano wheels benefit from over 100 years of engineering expertise and experience, and the latest crop of 12-speed wheels sprung from an extensive history of racing and riding excellence. Shimano's performance road wheelsets are organized into three tiers: Dura-Ace for unsurpassed race performance, Ultegra for the discerning enthusiast, and Shimano 105-level RS710 wheels built for reliability and value.

17/12/2024

The Ultimate ULTEGRA Explainer

If we were to compare groupsets to great journeys—naturally—ULTEGRA would remind us of interstellar travel.

17/12/2024

The Easy-to-Understand Guide to Brakes

Brakes are absolutely essential parts of our mountain bikes, but they’re often absolutely bewildering. How can something with such a simple function of stopping our bikes be so complex?

17/12/2024

Cool Bus

What could be a better mode of transportation for five young B.C. shredders embarking on classic southern B.C. roadtrip than an old skoolie dubbed the Cool Bus? With the legendary freeride TV shows from the 2000s serving as inspiration and Shimano’s new GRIPD gravity shoes on their feet, Jacob Murray, Natasha Miller, Lucy Van Eesteren, Mateo Quist and Ryder Bulfone climb aboard the Cool Bus and set out on a four-day, 1,000-kilometer pilgrimage into the past.

17/12/2024

New Intelligent Shifting Technologies to Elevate Your Ride

Explore New Grounds with SHIMANO’s new intelligent shifting technologies. The truly pioneering engineering results in new ways of shifting that combat common gear-based problems that (almost) all cyclists experience. With DEORE XT Di2, which is specifically designed for e-bikes and compatible with the updated EP8 and new EP6 motors, both beginners and experienced riders can enjoy FREE SHIFT and AUTO SHIFT. Gear shifting is taken to never-before-seen levels of innovation, with FREE SHIFT allowing you to change gear without pedaling, and AUTO SHIFT changing gear for you without you having to click a lever.

17/12/2024

Dan Milner Riding the Void

These damp, insect-loving mountains are home to trails, countless trails. They take the form of long, winding, wild, empty paths strewn across the rugged mountains that span Scotland coast to coast, from the cold North Sea to the stormy Atlantic: a 120-mile-long string of trails that could just provide the perfect excuse for a ‘road trip.’

17/12/2024

Groves in Green at La Vuelta

From Lisbon to Madrid, this year’s Vuelta a España was a thriller. Kaden Groves from team Alpecin-Deceuninck won the green points jersey at La Vuelta, marking his second consecutive victory in this category. The Australian sprinter secured three stage wins during the Spanish Grand Tour. With 15 stages won on DURA-ACE R9200, let’s look at the Alpecin-Deceuninck bikes and the beautiful photography from one of the most challenging cycling races in the world.

17/12/2024

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS | SHIMANO INFORMATION & NEWS

Shimano Australia Cycling (“Shimano”), starts an inspection and replacement program of selected bonded 11‐speed HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019, for a possible bonding separation issue.

31/10/2024

Road to Paris: Paved With Gold

This year, the Tour de France may have ended in Nice. But for the hard-working athletes involved, the road led straight to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. With a backdrop worthy of a classic film, where champions speed from Montmartre, past the Arc de Triomphe, onwards to the history books. With the Time Trial starting just north of the tower, in Invalides.

22/10/2024

United in Gravel

United in Gravel is our call to everyone, from any level, to go out and enjoy life in the saddle.

11/10/2024

Information for the counterfeit products of our disc brake pad

Please beware of counterfeit Shimano brake pad sets. To our regret, recently counterfeit Shimano products have been illegally sold at local retailers, online flea markets and other online marketplaces.

02/10/2024

GRAVEL SHOE GUIDE

We specially design our off-road shoe lines for all types of gravel riders who love wild adventures away from the asphalt. Each series provides the performance, protection, and confidence voyagers like you need to explore your passion. No matter how deep you like to wander off the paved path, there is a SHIMANO gravel shoe for you.

02/10/2024

GRAVITY FOOTWEAR

Bleeding edge technology, progressive styling, and total on-bike control let you push your riding to the next level and beyond.

02/10/2024

BATTERY

Our total system engineering approach means that the SHIMANO ecosystem is not only offering perfect harmony with SHIMANO components but extends to products of connected partners. We have a licensing development program on a contract basis which allows compatible battery manufacturers, wireless device manufactures and even bike brands to utilize Shimano proprietary communication profile to develop products compatible with Shimano products. This can create a more open and integrated product portfolio for both bike brands and end-user.

02/10/2024

EXPLORER SHOES

Tour more comfortably with our new EXPLORER SERIES of SPD shoes with reliable grip, soft walking cushioning and comfortable pedaling at cruising speeds. We have specialized models for both city and mountain touring so you can wander the world your way.

02/10/2024

Important notice for E-BIKE battery BT-E8016 users

It has been confirmed that there are cases where the bicycle cannot be started after the BT-E8016 battery has been fully charged. If this occurs, plug the charger into the battery, confirm the LED lights up, then remove the charging plug. This enables the bicycle to be started.

02/10/2024

Update of SHIMANO CONNECT Lab Improvement & new functions

SHIMANO CONNECT Lab, a riding data collection and analysis service by SHIMANO, is getting a major update with a more user-friendly interface and new features.

01/10/2024

SHIMANO PEDALING DYNAMICS

SHIMANO PEDALING DYNAMICS is an integrated shoe and pedal system that provides the pedaling performance of cleated cycling shoes along with the ability to walk safely and comfortably off the bike.

01/10/2024

Strengthened tampering detection features

SHIMANO endeavors to ensure that SHIMANO products are used safely by requesting manufacturers of bikes that include a SHIMANO drive unit to comply with national and regional standards that guarantee a certain level of quality.

01/10/2024

SHOE FITTING & CLEAT SETTING

The optimal shoe size is found by measuring the arch length, foot length and width. This sizing information can then be cross-checked with the shoe size table, to find the shoe size and width that best matches the rider.

11/09/2024

SHIMANO AGAINST THE TAMPERING WITH E-BIKES

Shimano speaks out against any kind of manipulation of e-bikes and e-bike drive systems, e.g., to increase the performance or the maximum supported speed.

02/09/2024

Shimano GRX: Welche Schaltgruppe ist die richtige?

Auf dem Heimweg am Feierabend noch einen kurzen Abstecher durch den Wald machen? Bei der Rennradtour am Wochenende auch mal von der Straße auf den unbefestigten Feldweg abbiegen und neue Wege erkunden?

23/08/2024

Shimano GRX Di2 12-Speed

Gravel cyclists live to be in the moment. It’s why we roll out of our driveway at dawn.

23/08/2024

Our Mechanics’ Winter E-Bike Tips

E-biking is supposed to be a convenient and fun experience.

19/01/2024

Building the Future of Mountain Biking

Shimano Trail Born is a global trail-building initiative that supports advocacy groups, bike parks, and communities in creating more places to ride. Explore highlights from 2024–2025 projects across North America, Europe, the UK, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

TOOL‐AND-ACCESSORIES

Various Fitting Tools and Accessories

Similarities and Differences Between EP801 and EP6

In 2022, we launched the EP801, the successor to our popular EP800 e-bike system. The new drive unit provides more support, offers more connectivity options, is compatible with our new battery management system and enables the revolutionary AUTO SHIFTand FREE SHIFT technologies.

Shimano’s Gravel Ergonomics

Learn why ergonomics matter when you ride gravel

GRIPD – New Shoe Day

New Shoe Day with Dane Jewett and SHIMANO’s New GRIPD Gravity Shoes

Introducing DEORE XT M8200 Di2

More than a ride, it's a way of life.

Spring Tune-Up: Get Your Road or Gravel Bike Ready for the Ride

The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are warming up.

When to Replace Shimano Cycling Cleats

How to Replace Shimano SPD-SL and SPD Cleats

Shimano DURA-ACE and ULTEGRA Long Axle Pedals

Enhancing stance width through pedal axle lengths

Tour de France 2024 the Beauty, the Battle, the Bikes

Shimano-supported riders Biniam Girmay and Remco Evenepoel won the Green and White jersey, respectively, at the Tour de France 2024. The competition was fierce, and the road was long and perilous. It takes a profound athlete to brave the mammoth challenge of the Tour de France. And it takes a special… je ne sais quoi… to come out on top with a jersey.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSPECTION

Shimano Australia Cycling (“Shimano”), starts an inspection and replacement program of selected bonded 11‐speed HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019, for a possible bonding separation issue.

Four Friends - The Birth of Women's MTB in Bhutan

Julie Cornelius has been helping women around the world discover the power of mountain biking for decades, but her first visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan was a unique lesson in the power of friendship.

Introducing XTR M9200 Di2

Fast and Precise Shifting, Robust Construction, Refined Braking System

XTR Explained - Drivetrain Robustness & Survivability

Real-World Durability for Real-World Riding

XTR Explained - Braking Control

Brake Later, Ride Faster - Confidence in Every Turn

XTR Explained - Intuitive Ergonomics

Mastering Speed and Control with XTR Shift and Brake Ergonomics