Why should I buy an E-MTB?

Coming Home: A Letter From Matt's M737 Pedals

This letter and pedals were sent to our North American Shimano headquarters in Southern California earlier this summer from Matt in Utah who wanted to share his story with us.

26/08/2026

Shimano's Trickle-Down Philosophy

Discover how Shimano's trickle-down technology philosophy brings Dura-Ace innovations to Ultegra and 105, delivering premium shifting, gearing, and performance to cyclists everywhere.

24/08/2026

Trail Born: Cedar Fever

A Progression in Freeride Trail Building

19/08/2026

DURA-ACE Wheels: The Next Generation

A new era of balanced speed. Refined with athletes to meet race-day demands.

29/07/2026

Lightweight Wheels

How we use material to build speed.

28/07/2026

Aerodynamics and Road Wheels

What Really Makes You Faster?

28/07/2026

Cup and Cone Bearings

Precision at the Center of Performance.

28/07/2026

Building a Mountain Bike Community in Minoh, Osaka

Every trail has a story. In Minoh, Osaka, riders, volunteers, and local residents have spent years building connections that help mountain biking thrive.

26/07/2026

Faces of UNBOUND Gravel

A unique black-and-white film photography project at Unbound Gravel captures the raw emotion, exhaustion, and triumph of riders’ moments after crossing the finish line.

22/07/2026

Confidence Starts at the Brakes

New SHIMANO Thick Rotors and DEORE Brakes

17/06/2026

Confidence Redefined with DEORE XT Mechanical

SHIMANO's legendary drivetrain gets tougher, smoother, and more rider-focused.

17/06/2026

No Batteries. No Fuss. All Trail.

New SHIMANO DEORE Mechanical MTB Components

15/06/2026

Built To Fit How You Ride

SHIMANO expands the GRX gravel component family with new chainring sizes and shorter crank options, giving riders more control over gearing, fit, and performance across every gravel discipline.

28/05/2026

Revitalizing a Vancouver Island Classic Through Shimano Trail Born | Shimano

Follow the story behind Memphis, a freshly reworked mountain bike trail on Vancouver Island supported by SHIMANO Trail Born and the Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society.

27/05/2026

XT Di2 on Orogenesis, The World's Longest MTB Trail

Journey along with adventure rider Kurt Refsnider as he shares his experience doing the first thru-ride of the new Orogenesis route, dubbed the longest mountain bike trail in the world at nearly 5,000 miles long.

20/05/2026

Everything you need to know about SHIMANO CUES

Long-lasting performance, smooth shifting, and simple ownership. That’s SHIMANO CUES.

21/04/2026

SHIMANO CUES Drop Bar for Recreational Road and Gravel

Enjoy the full potential of your bike with SHIMANO CUES Drop Bar for recreational road and gravel riding. The wide gear range is ideal for climbing.

15/04/2026

Thin for the Win

SAINT PD-G8040 & DEORE XT PD-M8240

13/04/2026

This is Home: Mathieu van der Poel

A Shimano Documentary inside the world of Mathieu van der Poel and the precision that powers him

09/04/2026

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

17/12/2025

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.

08/12/2025

Trail Born Expands Support in 2025

Discover the 2025 Shimano Trail Born projects, including new trail builds, community hubs, and mountain bike trail expansions across North America.

25/11/2025

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

Henna Palosaari's In Search Of Antarctica

Gravel Alliance Rider Henna Palosaari Attempts to Ride REBOUND in Antarctica: The Impossible Ride

02/10/2025

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

MTB World Championships 2025

Powerful performances at the World Championships, powered by XTR.

17/09/2025

SHIMANO 12-Speed Di2 MTB Groups Deliver

XTR - DEORE XT - DEORE

04/09/2025

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

30/08/2025

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

Upgrade Your MTB Without the Overhaul

Discover how SHIMANO’s new XTR, DEORE XT, and DEORE upgrade kits make it easier than ever to elevate your ride with next-gen braking and shifting performance.

19/08/2025

Cannondale Factory Racing Team on Wireless XTR

Charlie Aldridge, Meet the New XTR Groupset

31/07/2025

Welcome to Tadej’s World

In the Tour de France, fortunes can fall apart in seconds. What sets a champion apart is what happens in the hours that follow.

28/07/2025

SHIMANO Hits the Road with New XTR

New Interactive XTR Experience at the Northwest Tune-Up

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

REBOUND 2025: The Can-Do Spirit of Gravel

The Art of Route Building, Organizing the Perfect Ride, and Erwin Sikkens’ Definition of “Genieten”

01/07/2025

Behind the Shimano Neutral Service

Learn About our Blue Motorbikes and Cars with These Facts and Figures

01/07/2025

Inside the La Thuile Bike Park

Explore La Thuile Bike Park, the newest stop on the 2025 UCI MTB World Series. Discover why it’s a must-ride alpine destination.

26/06/2025

SHIMANO Gravel Goes Wireless

GRX 1x12-Speed Wireless Performance for Every Gravel Adventure

25/06/2025

Introducing DEORE XT M8200 Di2

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

19/06/2025

Introducing Q’AUTO

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

05/06/2025

Introducing XTR M9200 Di2

Fast and Precise Shifting, Robust Construction, Refined Braking System

05/06/2025

Mathieu van der Poel’s Paris-Roubaix Winning Bike

Eight Monuments Each. One Groupset. Pogačar and Van der Poel Went All-Out at Paris-Roubaix!

14/04/2025

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. They are purpose-built for precision control and uncompromising performance for aggressive trail, enduro, and downhill riding.

25/04/2024

Firmware Update to Improve the Power Meter Accuracy

On October 24, 2023, Shimano releases a new firmware for Shimano power meters and update the E-TUBE PROJECT Cyclist application, respectively.

08/02/2024

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!

23/09/2022

For Those Who Never Compromise: Shimano DURA-ACE R9200

Peak performance does not happen by chance.

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.

FURTHER - Feels Like the First Time

From the very beginning, we built mountain bikes to take us further.

New SHIMANO GRX 12-Speed Mechanical

More Gearing Options For the Heart and Soul of Gravel Cycling.

Personalize your Shimano footwear

Various Fitting Tools and Accessories

Rediscovering adventure with Shimano GRX

For all those cycling enthusiasts who are looking for something more, for those who want to explore new routes and get closer to nature, for those who prefer to get lost on gravel tracks rather than roads, for those cyclists who don't give up on top performance and riding at a good pace for endless rides, for all of them, we Explore Beyond with Shimano GRX.

The Shimano Neutral Service Facts and Figures

Shimano has been running its Neutral Service since 2001.

Motorised Bikes Versus E-mountain Bikes – What Is The Difference?

At SHIMANO we are first and foremost about cycling, so when we work on new e-MTB technology it is with the goal of making your rider experience even better.

Essential tips for cyclists - getting to know your bike

Getting to know your e-bike, with a few simple tips from a mechanic, will help you get a better experience from cycling so you can confidently enjoy exploring the city.

Boost your riding capacity with Shimano’s largest e-bike batteries

We introduced three new e-bike batteries into our SHIMANO STEPS line-up including internal and external versions of its 630Wh largest capacity batteries for even longer rides.

RISE beyond expectations.

One of the lightest and most natural-feeling e-MTBs on the market just got faster.

Say hello to SHIMANO STEPS E-Cargo

SHIMANO STEPS newest e-bike system is now ready to power cargo bikes around the city.

The race for the Maillot Rojo

Cycling’s third grand tour is underway.

Why should I buy an E-MTB?

As the e-bike market continues to grow and is attracting new cyclists who are starting their journey through the world of E-MTBs, we want to help them to level up and become confident E-MTB riders.

Race-Specific Firmware Update for SHIMANO EP801 Systems

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.

10 reasons to ride the new EP Series

The innovative technology of SHIMANO’s refreshed EP Series enables you to experience new ways to bring joy to your ride, and provides the power, technology and reliability for a ride that redefines the limits of what you thought possible.

New DEORE XT and DEORE with LINKGLIDE technology

Say hello to reduced drivetrain wear and tear. Thanks to SHIMANO DEORE XT and DEORE with LINKGLIDE technology, you can enjoy high-mileage, low-maintenance cycling for years to come – without worrying about having to replace or repair components.

Power Up!

Full Gas on St Gothards pass.

Barcelona - Cycling in the City

Barcelona is a cycling city built for people to enjoy life to the fullest, from its surprisingly calm corners to the metropolitan buzz of one of Europe’s most densely populated cities.

Turn your school run into cycling fun

Cycling to school is more than a means of transport; it's a fun, effective way to enhance everyday life.

Ease the load with an E-Cargo bike

Discover how one town has solved its traffic problems with the introduction of a cargo-bike delivery service.

Feel the excitement of cycling in the city at night

City life doesn’t stop when the sun goes down and neither does cycling.

People like me - How Cycling Helps My Photography

Everyone has their own reason for riding, on the surface it might be that a bike is transport, or exercise but dig a little deeper and the reasons get more personal.

What would happen if everyone cycled?

Will more people on two wheels transform our cities?

Could you swap your car for an e-bike?

Just swapping your car for a bike on some of your shorter journeys is enough to make a difference.

How an e-bike saved my cycling

When illness meant that cycling was no longer possible Sarah Butler turned to an e-bike to give her the energy boost she needed to keep on enjoying riding her bike.

Escaping the city with the help of an e-bike

Cities are fun, exciting and vibrant places to live but our minds and our bodies need time in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, to be healthy.

Getting the perfect e-bike fit

Cycling should never feel uncomfortable, your bike should feel like a natural extension of your body that is easy to ride and control.

What to ask your dealer before buying an e-bike

Buying a new e-bike is an exciting experience.

For better health - ride an e-bike

Light exercise is universally recommended by medical professionals to improve health and protect against disease.

Future Cities - a vision for change

Visual designer Jan Kamensky uses CGI video to strip away existing elements of the street and replace them with infrastructure designed for people not vehicles.

Future Cities - Bilbao

In 2023 we are rolling out our Future Cities vision to new destinations. Our first is Bilbao.

Enjoy the e-bike advantage

With an e-bike, you can break through your everyday cycling boundaries, riding further, faster and exploring more.

Heather Young - Mountain Bike Photographer and Shimano E-Bike Rider

Professional MTB photographer Heather Young gives us an inside look at a day of shooting with Elliot Jackson on the trails outside Simi Valley, California.

How Far Can You Go on an E-Bike?

From Barcelona to Girona.

E-Bike Myths – Busted!

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.

Future Cities - Glasgow

Our latest Future Cities transformation is focused on Glasgow.

What Europeans really think about e-bike use

Our fourth in-depth State of the Nation European survey into attitudes toward e-bike use reveals some interesting trends around people’s reasons to ride.

People Like Me: Cycling and mental health

Spending time on your bike can provide valuable head space to help you process the emotions of your day, both big and small.

Copenhagen - Cycling in the City

Copenhagen balances Scandinavian cool with European chic, and it’s the perfect city for cyclists.

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.

Introducing the all-new Spectral:ON with Shimano EP8

Meet the new lighter, stiffer, stronger, more playful e-MTB.

SHIMANO EP8 leads the way in E-MOUNTAINBIKE MAGAZINE test awards

The team at E-MOUNTAINBIKE MAGAZINE know a thing or two about e-bikes.

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.

E-bikes benefit your mental health and well-being

At Shimano we often talk about the ‘e-bike smile’ – the big grin on people’s faces when they try an e-bike for the first time, but the happiness riding an e-bike brings can have real and lasting benefits to well-being.

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.

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.

Battery

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.

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.

A Humble Pursuit of Perfection

Trek Project One Ultimate: SHIMANO’s 100 Years of Excellence

Caring for Your Bike: Ride With Confidence on a Well-Maintained Bicycle

Your bike, or bikes, should be your pride and joy. With proper maintenance, a bicycle can be more than an efficient means of getting from A to B. More than a tool to improve your fitness or to race your friends and rivals. It can be a source of joy and freedom. A powerful machine that deserves your loving care.

Dan Milner Riding the Void

Trail-tripping through Scotland’s wilds

Di2 Satellite Switches for Road Cycling

More Shifting Options for SHIMANO’s DURA-ACE and ULTEGRA Electronic Groups

Shimano DURA-ACE and ULTEGRA Long Axle Pedals

Enhancing stance width through pedal axle lengths

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.

Groves in Green at La Vuelta

Kaden Groves from team Alpecin-Deceuninck won the green points jersey at La Vuelta, marking his second consecutive victory in this category.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

INEOS Grenadiers at Paris-Roubaix

A classic of cobbles ‘n carnage

New Intelligent Shifting Technologies to Elevate Your Ride

Explore New Grounds with SHIMANO’s new intelligent shifting technologies.

Escape the Everyday With the Orbea Kemen

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

Wyn Master's EWS-E Endeavor

Enduro racing and Finale Ligure go together like Wyn Masters and wheelies!

Orbea Launches New RISE H and URRUN

Watch the beautifully designed and EP8-equipped RISE H take shape.

Shimano Di2 Deep Dive

105 Di2 - Why this is the groupset everyone should want.

Shimano FRONT SHIFT NEXT

One Button, Two Functions for Simplified Front Shifting.

SHIMANO Performance Carbon Road Wheels

From the fastest sprints and hardest climbs of the World Tour 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.

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 Trail Born

Over the next 10 years, Shimano will donate $10 million to “boots on the ground” trail projects and trail advocacy organizations. Then we’ll work closely with these partners to ensure truly meaningful and sustainable gains both on a local and global scale. No greenwashing here. Just good old fashioned hard work with dedicated and passionate people.

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?

We Start Where the Road Ends

Into the woods or the mountains or along the paths, loving the scenery and the sound our tyres make on gravel.

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.

In Between the Races With Orbea Factory Team

Shimano presents: In Between the Races, a portrait of the painstaking preparation and fierce focus leading up to – and during – the UCI Mountain Bike World Series. In this episode, we join the Orbea Factory Team on their journey from Val di Sole to Talamona to Crans Montana in Switzerland!

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.

United in Gravel

Just as gravel is composed of quartz, stones, sands, and clays, gravel riders are a mixture of ethnicities, genders, and orientations. Diverse in shape and level of fitness, but united in passion. That is the magic of gravel riding.

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.

Voluntary Recall: 11-Speed Bonded HOLLOWTECH II Road Cranksets Inspection and Replacement Campaign

With our dedication to safety and quality in mind, Shimano is issuing a voluntary recall of some bonded 11-speed HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets produced before July 2019 for a possible bonding separation issue.

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.

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.

In search of golden with Dan Milner

"Hike-a-bike" is not for everyone, but it is certainly for Dan Milner. There is no trail too rugged, mountainside too steep or end-point too unknown for Dan.

Bikes of Unbound

Gravel’s marquee event of the year has finally arrived and after a long hiatus from racing, top professionals and everyday athletes have arrived in Emporia, Kansas.

Shimano Neutral Service: quick thinking & problem solving

Every bike racer has their version of this story.

Full Circle Kathrin Stirnemann

After a successful career in cross-country racing, Kathrin Stirnemann is now driving the future of mountain biking as a Swiss national squad coach and e-MTB racer.

This is Home: Kurt Sorge

Just downriver from Nelson, British Colombia, professional freerider Kurt Sorge has hand-crafted a compound that dreams are made of.

Colors Of Mexico - Kilian Bron

The Super Classic 2.0 - One Classic to rule them all

Climbing the Cauberg, Muur van Huy and Muur van Geraardsbergen in one day makes a cycling heart beat faster.

First time bikepacking - Rondane National Park Norway

How do you start bikepacking? That was the question we put to Shimano Gravel Alliance rider Henna Palosaari.

The Beauty of Gravel: Unlocking the next map

Gravel Alliance rider Liam Yates traces his route from BMX through road and fixed gear and onto gravel, where he’s found ultimate freedom on two wheels.

La Pandera: The Altu l’Angliru of the South?

A few years ago, I rode a climb called the Vale Nevado; which, from the top is just 50km from the centre of Santiago, the capital of Chile.

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.

Riding North London Dirt

Dalila Lecky established her cycling directive—”fun and fast”—early on.

Shimano Human Science: The calm and the chaos

Every pro-cycling fan knows the blue Shimano Neutral Service cars and motorbikes that offer assistance to riders from any team, in any situation – no matter their kit.

Seven Bikepacking Lifehacks

With countless Insta-posts of lonely plains, wild campsites, and thousands of miles on the road – you could be forgiven for seeing bikepacking as a difficult pursuit.

Hidden Beauties: Alto Velefique, Spain

When googling the best climbs in Spain, Alto Velelifque doesn't feature; it is featured in stage nine of the Vuelta Espana 2021 which put it on the radar of Daniel Hughes.

In Between the Races with Cannondale Factory Racing

Shimano presents: In Between the Races, a portrait of the painstaking preparation and fierce focus leading up to – and during – the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Shimano Human Science: Paris-Roubaix by Motorbike

In the Shimano Human Science series, we follow the mechanics and drivers of the blue Shimano Neutral Service team at the world's biggest and most prestigious classics and grand tours.

Build it and they will come

Even if you’ve ridden bikes all over the World, Madeira is different!

9 Tips for Summer Gravel Riding

Out of office on? Bike checked and ready to roll? Before you hit the road, you might want to read up on our summer graveling tips.

Cycling Photography 101

How to capture and tell your ride story through great photos.

EU vs. US gravel

A study of gravel riding on different sides of the Atlantic.

Behind the Hero: Nina Hoffmann

Meet Nina Hoffmann, the Santa Cruz Syndicate’s Queen of Downhill, arguably one of the most extreme disciplines in mountain biking.

Shimano Human Science - Episode 1: Nico Verhoeven at Paris-Roubaix

A fast, efficient, expert team of mechanics and drivers who serve the world’s best riders in the races we love.

Hidden Beauties: Riding the Super Planche des Belles Filles

Mountains…France is blessed with so many regions of mountains, the Alps, Pyrenees, and Massif Central the most famous, but to the west of Basel lie the Vosges.

Sofiane Sehili’s Tour Divide

For fans of gravel bikepacking, Sofiane Sehili probably doesn’t need any introduction.

Plan a new adventure ride

Tips and Tools for Finding New Cycling Routes.

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.

The Path Less Paved - Alex Morgan

Alex isn’t limited by the restrictive definitions of a single discipline.

In Between the Races with Noga Korem

In Between The Races is back for another season of insight into the world of cycling that you don’t often see.

Canyon MTB Racing

From the emotional rollercoaster of elite racing to the physical rollercoaster of mountain passes and luging, the Canyon MTB Team take us on one hell of a ride in the latest episode of In Between the Races!

Traversing the Col du Tourmalet

This summer, the Tourmalet will challenge riders in three grand tours: the Tour de France, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and the Vuelta a España.

The abandoned places of the Yesa Reservoir

Shimano Gravel Alliance rider Ibai Fradejas always dreamt about gravel riding through villages that time forgot.

What Makes a Good Gravel Shoe

Purpose-Built Footwear to Explore Beyond.

In Between The Races With Camille Balanche

Come along for the part of the ride that you don’t normally see, in Between the Races.

DEORE M6100 The Tech That Gets The Trophies

Trickle down technology is seen throughout SHIMANO, with everything from shifters to shoes benefitting from top-of-the-range technology at great value.

CONTINUUM

In this film by Brett Rheeder and Harrison Mendel, the sequence of individual movements are all linked together as a cohesive collection.

Introducing the New Yeti / SHIMANO EP Racing Team

The latest addition to Shimano partnered race teams is the newly formed Yeti / Shimano EP Racing team that is set to compete in the 2022 EWS-E series, the world’s premier e-MTB enduro racing series.

Riding the party train at Unbound Gravel

We asked Erwin Sikkens from the Shimano Gravel Alliance if he would like to join the party train at Unbound Gravel.

The Spirit of Enduro

It can be difficult to articulate a ‘spirit’, but our friends on the Enduro World Series scene gave it a good shot.

My First Adventure

When Shimano Gravel Alliance rider Claudia Gerosa started riding gravel, she discovered more than just her local area.

Behind the scenes at Magic Feeling

With the release of our video, “Magic Feeling”, we freed our imagination to create something truly special. But unlike magicians, we’re about to tell you exactly how it’s done.

Time Travel Through the Evolution of MTB

In nature, evolution is a process that takes hundreds of years, whereas the entire evolution of mountain biking fits within a lifetime.

The Arctic Post Road

An Arctic adventure with Henna Palosaari.

Roads to Ride: The crosswind conundrum

Crosswinds can break up a whole peloton and a well-drilled team within seconds.

Chris Hall rides 7 Everests

Chris Hall is no stranger to extreme challenges.

Diary of a Rookie

From rookie bikepacker to 500 km in eight days.

Should you ride an ultra?

To ultra or not – Lessons from an experienced beginner.

REBOUND: Relive a Remarkable Ride

REBOUND inspired more than 300,000 riders around the world to ride a whopping 4,789,142 miles collectively.

Passing The Baton

As we get older, we will one day face the realization we do not have the strength and stamina we once had.

Getting high in Colombia

Sofiane sat down to digest this Colombian climbing frenzy. Here’s his story.

How to Ride High Altitude Gravel

High altitude gravel riding with Sofiane Sehili, featuring expert advice from sports scientist and WorldTour trainer Elliot Lipski.

Off the Clock: Greg Minnaar

Greg heads back to the Alps at the Santa Cruz Syndicate headquarters to fine tune the bike, body, and mind for the remainder of the UCI Downhill World Cup.

All Access - Dean Lucas

ALL ACCESS takes you behind the scenes, inside the tape, through the pits, on the massage table and under the bonnet of the biggest races of the year.

Gravel Events Explained

When it comes to competing on gravel, pinning on a number doesn’t mean you need a ruthless will to win.

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.

The Yeti Shimano EP Racing Development Story - Trailer

Check out the video teaser for the upcoming four-part series that follows the team’s development story and all the highs and lows of the 2022 season.

Gravel Racing of the One-Day Sort

We checked in with SHIMANO Gravel Alliance rider Dalila Lecky for her top tips for getting stuck into the UK gravel race scene.

Alex Fayolle returns to Lourdes

This year, the Mercedes-Benz UCI MTB World Cup returns to Lourdes for the first time since 2017.

Dream Build Cervelo R5

Bikes in a catalogue or in a showroom are one thing, but when you really get under the hood, you see where the magic lies.

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.

When Every Minute Not On The Trails Is A Minute Wasted

The trails are calling. And for Camille, it’s impossible to ignore that call.

Behind the scenes with Team Yeti at the EWS-E

Build the anticipation by watching our behind-the-scenes film from Team Yeti preparing for their first ride on the EP8-equipped Yeti 160E last season in Crans-Montana.

Three Peaks with Rob Warner

Rob Warner reveals the ups and downs of his career and how e-MTBs have changed his life.

The Art of MTB: Utah

In the third episode of The Art of MTB, we follow photographer JB Liautard and MTB-pro Thomas Genon as they load their red pickup truck with Canyon MTBs and head for Utah’s vast expanse of winding gorges and plateaus.

LandoSteezy

Leo—known to his thousands of Instagram followers as @Landosteezy—is a self-proclaimed helper of the people.

Mark de Triomphe

A salute to the green jersey winner.

Roads to Ride: The White Roads of Tuscany

At Strade Bianche, there’s magic in the air along with the dust.

Shimano Builds Toward the Tour de France

The sweat, toil, and thrill of the Tour de France is just around the corner.

Les Lacets de Montvernier

Les Lacets de Montvernier (the shoelaces of Montvernier) is situated in the heart of the Maurienne valley, which undoubtedly is one of the most famous and renowned areas in the world to cycle.

The Key to Epic Route Building

Designing multi-day bike routes that prioritise fun.

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.

Roads to Ride: Steep Steeper Steepest

We join Sophie Moser on a ride on the Julier Pass to learn more about our fascination with the gravity-defying act of cycling in the mountains – and why we keep coming back for more.

Shimano Human Science: A home away from home

Every cycling fan knows the blue Shimano Neutral Service cars and motorbikes that offer assistance to riders from any team, in any situation – no matter their kit.

Shimano Winter Warriors: Grit and gears

Mark Beaumont and Markus Stitz cycle 1064km from Oslo to Berlin in three days.

Differences Between 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.

The Ultimate ULTEGRA Explainer

Everything you need to know about our premium road groupset: ULTEGRA

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.

Basajaun - Expect the unexpected

Basajaun is, as you’d expect for something named after the mythical guardian of the Basque Country’s most remote forests, a 760 km gravel race that’s chock-a-block with challenges.

This is Home - Laurie Greenland

Growing up, Laurie Greenland could see Bristol’s St. George Skatepark from his bedroom window.

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.

Leave Time Behind: Shimano ULTEGRA

It starts with a playful text thread between friends.

This is Home: Henrique Avancini

For years, Henrique Avancini has left Brazil behind to travel to races across the world. Competing at the highest level of XC mountain bike racing, his success has grown throughout the years, bringing home a mix of medals and jerseys and making a name for Brazilian mountain biking.

Food I Think About When I Think About Cycling

Place. For Chris Cosentino, celebrated chef and avid cyclist, there are several ways to connect with the Bay Area of California, the place he calls home. At local markets and in the kitchen, Chris explores ways to deepen his relationship with the area’s produce, both vegetable and animal. Likewise, while cycling on some of the world’s finest roads, gravel tracks and mountain bike trails, Chris experiences firsthand the climate that produces these amazing culinary possibilities. Integrating these is the essence of Chris self-expression and exactly what is captured in “Food I Think I About When I Think About Cycling.”

GRIPD – New Shoe Day

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

XTR Explained: e-MTB

The Science of Control, the Art of Riding

XTR Explained - Braking Control

Brake Later, Ride Faster - Confidence in Every Turn

Up Close with Puck Pieterse

A Unique Insight Into a Champion’s Trail to Victory

XTR Explained - Drivetrain Robustness & Survivability

Real-World Durability for Real-World Riding

XTR Explained - Intuitive Ergonomics

Mastering Speed and Control with XTR Shift and Brake Ergonomics

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.

SHIMANO 105: All You Need to Nnow

Shimano Sponsored Road Teams of 2025

Discover Shimano’s Class of 2025 and Explore the UCI WorldTour Calendar 2025

Helderberg Farm: A New Trail Born Initiative

Shimano Ambassador Andrew Neethling helped design the new Trail Born-supported trail: NEEDles for Speed at Helderberg MTB Farm in Somerset West, South Africa.

Your Ultimate Preparation Guide for REBOUND

Prepare for REBOUND with our ultimate guide! Explore bike selection, gear tips, nutrition strategies, and mental prep to elevate your gravel cycling experience!

Ready to Ride the Revolution With SHIMANO Ep8?

There’s an e-bike revolution going down and we’ve raised the e-MTB benchmark. Through evolution, we introduce EP8. The game-changing drive unit riders have been waiting for.

Building Remco Evenepoel’s Golden Bike

Check out Remco Evenepoel’s new golden SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC bike.

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

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

Pogačar Soloes to Victory in Flanders

Tadej Pogačar Soloes to Victory at the Tour of Flanders in Battle with Mathieu van der Poel.

Kilian Bron: ‘Who Am I?’

Meet Kilian Bron Like Never Before and Learn About the Life of an MTB Adventurer/Film Maker

When to Replace Shimano Cycling Cleats

How to Replace Shimano SPD-SL and SPD Cleats

Shimano’s 2025 World Cup Preview

The 2025 World Cup season is approaching fast, and there is much to be excited about. This winter has been busier than ever with big-name moves, team overhauls, race schedule changes and the publication of a jam-packed calendar. There’s plenty to unpack, so let’s dig into the who’s who and what’s where.

Sizzle: Dan Milner's MTB Journey Back to Mallorca

A Mallorcan Odyssey with MTB Photographer Dan Milner, Powered by DEORE XT.

Carolin Schiff: From Bremen to UNBOUND

Learn How To Prepare for Your First Race with Carolin Schiff

UNSUNG

Unsung follows three of the unheralded heroes who make events like Unbound so special. Linda Guerrette, Michelle Duffy, and Wayne Smith all contribute in their own way to the gravel community. Whether in their role as a photographer, an event organizer, or rider support/mechanic, they all infuse their passion and incredible energy into the greater gravel collective. In doing so, they ensure the bright future of the sport.

Road vs Gravel - The Shimano Explainer

As gravel continues to gain speed, the question remains.

A Guide to SHIMANO’s 12-Speed Freehubs and Compatibility

New innovations in Shimano freehub technology have delivered even more robust and reliable shift systems along with wider gear ranges for 12-speed road, mountain bike, and gravel groupsets. Each freehub system offers unique features and compatibility options that are suited for different riding styles and rider needs.

Finding the Time

The following story is an excerpt from CADENCE, a collection of road cycling tales from around the world.

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.

Gravel vs. road bike

Katherine, member of the Shimano Gravel Alliance, is a gravel and bikepacking rider who judges her rides by stoke level, rather than speed.

Trackside

Trackside, the latest Shimano Originals short film from Anthill Films, uncovers the secrets of one of the greatest downhill mountain bike teams of all time: the Santa Cruz Syndicate.

Gravel upgrades

Gravel riding is exploding throughout the cycling community, delivering a sense of exploration and freedom as we venture down unknown roads and seek out new adventures.

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.

Gravel your way

Choice. Shimano’s new GRX line is all about choice.

SHIMANO Releases Limited Edition GRX Pedals

Featuring United in Gravel graphics

Heritage Precision & Heat-Treated Steel

The following story is an excerpt from CADENCE, a collection of road cycling tales from around the world.

In Between the Races with Damien Oton

Shimano presents: In Between the Races, a portrait of the painstaking preparation and fierce focus leading up to—and during—the epic races of the MTB and e-MTB season.

Short-Crank-Curious?

When it comes to picking the right crank length, choice is definitely a good thing.

Andrew Neethling Explores Taiwan

In Lifting the Lid, Andrew Neethling travels through Taiwan’s best MTB trails.

Big Tall Wayne’s MTB Race Checklist

So, you're headed to a gravel race! That means you're looking to work hard and have a great day in the saddle.

In Between the Races with Mona Mitterwallner

We’ll be following along for the travel days, training days and rest days, and discovering how riders relax and reset after one race, and prepare for the next.

In Between the Races with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tom Pidcock

In competitive cycling, every mile is its own battle.

The War Roads of Alpine Piedmont

Chris Case founded Alter Exploration to help other adventurous cyclists experience the types of transformative journeys he's been lucky enough to take his entire life.

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.

Roads to Ride: Caught on the Cobbles

There is no race like Paris-Roubaix.

Vanzacs and The Zoo Boys

The Vanzacs are a small group of mates from Australia and New Zealand that wanted to take on the world, and they are getting away with it by the skin of their teeth.

This is Home: Matt Hunter

For many people, mountain biking is a migratory sport.

This is Home: Marine Cabirou

Becoming one of the world’s fastest downhill MTB racers was a natural fit for Marine Cabirou as she grew up in the hills of Millau, France and spent her childhood chasing her older brother Rudy around on mountain bikes. Her inner daredevil, natural drive, and support from family and friends have all contributed to Marine’s success at the top level of the sport.

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.

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.

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.

Gravity Footwear

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

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?

Tyler McCaul - Settle Your Soul

Soon after fulfilling a life-long dream to relocate to southern Utah, Tyler McCaul found himself riddled with injuries and unable to get out and enjoy the vast desert landscape he spent his entire career working towards calling home.

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop

In the heart of Virginia, the Richmond Cycling Corps (RCC) is hard at work connecting with local youth and helping them discover the power of cycling.

SHIMANO Di2: The Ultimate Shift

The Uncompromising Reliability and Performance of Shimano Di2

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. Or three distinct allies, to be precise. For this piece, we asked none

SHIMANO Indexed Shifting Explained

Indexing is the predetermined, incremental movement of a derailleur that corresponds with each click of a shifter. When a derailleur is activated, either by a mechanical shifter tensioning or releasing a cable or the Di2 button to activate derailleur motors, the component will move the chain from cog to cog on the rear cassette or different chainrings in the front. SIS derailleurs and shifters are designed to move a specific amount to achieve accurate and reliable gear changes every time.

What is SHIMANO LINKGLIDE?

To fully understand SHIMANO LINKGLIDE technology and what it can do for you, it helps to first ask yourself what mountain bike drivetrain features and functions you value most. If your answer centers around low weight and lightning-fast shifting, then SHIMANO’s best-in-class HYPERGLIDE+ is the right choice. HYPERGLIDE+ drivetrains dominate the start lines of the world's fastest races, where competitors are in a constant quest for marginal gains and measure success in grams shaved and seconds saved.

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. Every tube had to be made by starting from titanium sheets which were bended and welded into exceptional quality, bespoke bicycle frames. A passion for the sport and its culture has always been at the very heart of Passoni’s identity as they have spent the last 30 years building stunning machines for those with a true appreciation of fine craftsmanship. Passoni has always been a brand steeped in cycling history.

Shimano’s Gravel Ergonomics

Learn why ergonomics matter when you ride gravel

Yeti/Shimano EP Racing Team Triumphs in 2024

Two years of dedication and hard work pay off with eMTB racing squad’s strong start to the season

Shimano GRX Di2 12-Speed

New 2x12 Di2 Addition to Shimano’s Legendary Gravel Group

SHIMANO 105: Mechanical Magic

If groupsets are like rockstars, and we think they are, the SHIMANO 105 Mechanical 12-speed could be Bruce Springsteen. Ever-professional performance, incomparable longevity, balancing roughneck beauty and that pure joy that comes from doing things in a classic way. Learn all there is to know about our only premium mechanical groupset.

A Guide to SHIMANO’s 12-Speed Freehubs and Compatibility

New innovations in Shimano freehub technology have delivered even more robust and reliable shift systems along with wider gear ranges for 12-speed road, mountain bike, and gravel groupsets. Each freehub system offers unique features and compatibility options that are suited for different riding styles and rider needs.

The Women of Red Bull Rampage

The first ever women’s competition at Red Bull Rampage includes heavy hitters Vaea Verbeeck, Vinny Armstrong, and Robin Goomes, who are eager to make their mark in Virgin, UT this October

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.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.

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.

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.

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 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.