Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

Adam Raja’s journey of redemption

Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

Adam Raja’s journey of redemption

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. Join us as we explore Adam’s powerful journey, one trail at a time.

Riding into another life

Born into the harsh realities of a tough Glasgow housing scheme, Adam Raja’s early life was shaped by racial discrimination and the pull of gang culture. By 18, he found himself behind bars, serving a sentence for drug dealing—a predictable end to a dangerous path. But this is not where Adam’s story ends. It’s where it truly begins.

A profound realization in prison set him on a journey of transformation—away from the streets and into the wild beauty of Scotland’s mountains. Being active outside - running, climbing, mountain biking – has become a vehicle of redemption, reconnecting him with a long-lost sense of freedom and childlike wonder. For Adam, riding the trails is more than a sport. It’s another way to rewrite the labels society had placed on him.

Now, his story is one of personal evolution—trading gang life for the great outdoors and finding healing in nature’s vastness.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Close-up of a blue bicycle frame with a bronze Shimano x Trek badge

A Humble Pursuit of Perfection

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

Illustration of four cyclists in different cycling gear riding bicycles against a blue background

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.

Two mountain bikers descending a narrow trail on a rugged hillside with a scenic valley backdrop

Dan Milner Riding the Void

Trail-tripping through Scotland’s wilds

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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

Shimano DURA-ACE and ULTEGRA Long Axle Pedals

Enhancing stance width through pedal axle lengths

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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.

Cyclist in green jersey celebrating with raised arm amid a crowd, holding a bicycle wheel, wearing a helmet and sunglasses.

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.

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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 upgrade your cycling experience

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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?

Cyclist riding on a cobblestone road followed by a support car with several bikes attached.

INEOS Grenadiers at Paris-Roubaix

A classic of cobbles ‘n carnage

Cyclist riding a mountain trail by the ocean at sunset

New Intelligent Shifting Technologies to Elevate Your Ride

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

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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

Wyn Master's EWS-E Endeavor

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

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Orbea Launches New RISE H and URRUN

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

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Shimano Di2 Deep Dive

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

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Shimano FRONT SHIFT NEXT

One Button, Two Functions for Simplified Front Shifting.

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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.

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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.

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SHIMANO Commits $10 Million To Global MTB Trail Building Projects

SHIMANO Commits $10 Million To Global MTB Trail Building Projects

Mountain bike racer riding over rocks in front of cheering crowd

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?

Three cyclists riding on a dirt path through a rural landscape with fields and farm buildings

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.

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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.

Cyclists navigating a rocky trail during a mountain bike race in a forest with spectators watching.

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

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.

GRAVEL SHOE GUIDE

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

Shimano Europe B.V. (“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.

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

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.

Road to Paris: Paved With Gold

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.

SPD (SHIMANO PEDALING DYNAMICS) | SHIMANO BIKE COMPONENT

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

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

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

Shimano Neutral Service: quick thinking & problem solving

Every bike racer has their version of this story.

Full Circle Kathrin Stirnemann

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

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

Colors Of Mexico - Kilian Bron

The Super Classic 2.0 - One Classic to rule them all

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

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

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?

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

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

Riding North London Dirt

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

Shimano Human Science: The calm and the chaos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cycling Photography 101

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

EU vs. US gravel

EU vs. US gravel

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

Behind the Hero: Nina Hoffmann

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

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

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

Sofiane Sehili’s Tour Divide

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

Plan a new adventure ride

Plan a new adventure ride

Tips and Tools for Finding New Cycling Routes.

MADE IN: New England

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

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 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

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

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

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

What Makes a Good Gravel Shoe

Purpose-Built Footwear to Explore Beyond.

In Between The Races With Camille Balanche

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Arctic Post Road

An Arctic adventure with Henna Palosaari.

Roads to Ride: The crosswind conundrum

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 rides 7 Everests

Chris Hall is no stranger to extreme challenges.

Diary of a Rookie

Diary of a Rookie

From rookie bikepacker to 500 km in eight days.

Should you ride an ultra?

Should you ride an ultra?

To ultra or not – Lessons from an experienced beginner.

REBOUND: Relive a Remarkable Ride

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

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

Getting high in Colombia

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

How to ride high altitude gravel

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

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 - 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

Gravel Events Explained

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

This is Home Henrique Avancini

This is Home Henrique Avancini

For years, Henrique Avancini has left Brazil behind to travel to races across the world.

MADE IN: Sakai City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Mark de Triomphe

Mark de Triomphe

A salute to the green jersey winner.

Roads to Ride: The White Roads of Tuscany

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

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

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

The Key to Epic Route Building

Designing multi-day bike routes that prioritise fun.

How to prepare for the mountains

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

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

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

Shimano Winter Warriors: Grit and gears

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

Two cyclists in gear sit outside a cafe enjoying drinks, with a bike parked against the wall nearby

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.

Cyclist wearing white shoes on a road bike with Shimano Ultegra components

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

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 - 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.

Shimano Trail Born Global projects

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.

Two people cycling on a dirt path through a rural landscape.

How Far Can You Go on an E-Bike? Barcelona to Girona

One of the joys of cycling is heading out on an all-day adventure. Leaving in the fresh light of the early morning and returning dusty, satisfied and relaxed just as dusk falls. Even better is doing it on an e-bike because with pedal assistance you can go further, see more and enjoy your day out without returning home exhausted.

Shimano's New GRIPD gravity mountain bike shoes

GRIPD – New Shoe Day

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

XTR Explained - Intuitive Ergonomics

XTR Explained - Intuitive Ergonomics

Mastering Speed and Control with XTR Shift and Brake Ergonomics

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

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

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

Shimano Ultegra bike pedal on crank arm

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.

Kilian Bron: ‘Who Am I?’

Kilian Bron: ‘Who Am I?’

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

Close-up of a spinning bicycle wheel and derailleur in motion

SHIMANO SHADOW RD+

The Original Chain Stabilizing Technology

Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

Evolution Stories: Adam Raja Rewrites Labels

From gang life to mountain peaks—Adam Raja’s meets with Andy McKenna, as they share the transformative power of nature and Mountain Biking.

When to Replace Shimano Cycling Cleats

When to Replace Shimano Cycling Cleats

How to Replace Shimano SPD-SL and SPD Cleats

Shimano’s 2025 World Cup Preview

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.

Shimano’s Gravel Ergonomics

Shimano’s Gravel Ergonomics

For much of the past decade, gravel riders have obsessed over the usual suspects: pic king the right tires, dialing in tire pressure, and selecting high-performance wheels and their perfect frame geometry. Yet, while you and all the bike brands fine-tune these specs, many overlook a crucial factor—how comfortably you can hold the levers and brake when it matters most. Without that, you’re missing the full experience.

What of E-Mountain Bike Should I Buy?

What of E-Mountain Bike Should I Buy?

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.

SHIMANO 105: All you need to know

SHIMANO 105: All you need to know

From Roads to Trails with Tom Dumoulin

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. It is to be a meetup of two athletes from vastly different cycling disciplines. Having trained just a few kilometers apart for years, today marks their first actual ride together—in the woods, on mountain bikes.

Shimano 105 Di2: It’s a new day

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.

Sizzle: Dan Milner's MTB Journey Back to Mallorca

Sizzle: Dan Milner's MTB Journey Back to Mallorca

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

5 Reasons Why You Need a Bike Fit

5 Reasons Why You Need a Bike Fit

No matter what type of bike you are riding and how fit you are, a bike fit will put a bigger smile on your face when you’re riding.

Smashing Limits with DIY Adaptive Tech

Smashing Limits with DIY Adaptive Tech

Josie Fouts has very little time for limits.

SHIMANO AT “LA VUELTA”: 21 YEARS SUPPORTING TEAMS AND PRO CYCLIST

SHIMANO AT “LA VUELTA”: 21 YEARS SUPPORTING TEAMS AND PRO CYCLIST

This year, the 76th edition of La Vuelta begins in Burgos and ends in Santiago de Compostela on 5th September, after having completed more than 3,400 kilometers of route.

Science of Speed

Science of Speed

Speed was the driving force behind the new generation of road groups, and every decision our designers made was to make you faster.

Blending art and creativity with mountain bikes, the new Shimano Original Film Blueprint started with a simple idea – to watch sections of trail come to live before the viewer’s eyes.

Keeping up with Crowie How to Run Faster Off the Bike

Keeping up with Crowie How to Run Faster Off the Bike

Craig Alexander is a 5x Triathlon World Champion and 12x Australian Champion.

Tyler McCaul - Settle Your Soul

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.

Spring Maintenance Checklist for Road Bikes

Spring Maintenance Checklist for Road Bikes

The riding season is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to get your bike set up for a big year of warm, sunny miles and two-wheeled adventures with friends.

Keeping Up with Crowie: Tapering for Your Next Triathlon

Keeping Up with Crowie: Tapering for Your Next Triathlon

Craig Alexander is a 5x Triathlon World Champion and 12x Australian Champion.

The Agony is the Ecstasy: An Adventure-Race Primer with Bend Racing

The Agony is the Ecstasy: An Adventure-Race Primer with Bend Racing

“It’s a scavenger hunt for adults!” To hear adventure-racing champion Chelsey Magness sum up her sport, it may sound like the kind of thing you’d do at a family picnic.

From exploring the high mountains to ripping down technical tracks, Damien Oton and Vid Persak showcase the game-changing Orbea Rise.

Hans Rey - Once Upon A Ride In Umbria

Hans Rey - Once Upon A Ride In Umbria

Returning to his Italian stomping ground, Hans Rey once again dives into the sun-swept Umbrian mountains.

Dynamic Chain Engagement

Dynamic Chain Engagement

We’ve gone above and beyond to create the quietest, quickest, and most secure shifting drivetrain we have ever made.

New MTB signings for 2022

New MTB signings for 2022

Great performances don’t just happen.

Shimano and Small Builders Celebrate Gravel with GRX Limited

Shimano and Small Builders Celebrate Gravel with GRX Limited

Celebrating gravel and the gritty renaissance of cycling in North America, Shimano teamed up with ten master frame builders to create a collection of grit and gravel-inspired custom bikes with Shimano’s new GRX Limited parts.

Protecting your bike from theft

Protecting your bike from theft

Bikes are valuable possessions.

A clean chain is a fast chain

A clean chain is a fast chain

A dirty chain is an inevitable part of riding bikes.

How to pick your first gravel bike

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.

Bike Sports and Beyond

Bike Sports and Beyond

Whit and Zack Allison have spent their careers on bikes.

Improve Your Mountain Biking Skills

Improve Your Mountain Biking Skills

Known best for her infectious smile and giggly personality, Emily Schaldach has countless mountain bike and cyclocross accolades to her name including multiple podiums at a variety of Collegiate National Championships.

A Beginner's Guide To Buying A MTB

A Beginner's Guide To Buying A MTB

Whether you are completely new to cycling or wanting to switch from another discipline and try out some off-road fun, here’s a basic guide to help you on your way with mountain biking.

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

Scotty’s Scotland Showcase Season 2 - The Scottish MTB Discovery

Scotty’s Scotland Showcase Season 2 - The Scottish MTB Discovery

My name’s Scotty Laughland, I live in Scotland and this is Scotty’s Scotland Showcase Season 2.

This is Home - Laurie Greenland

This is Home - Laurie Greenland

Growing up, Laurie Greenland could see the Bristol skatepark from his bedroom window.

Ten years of innovation - how Shimano’s Di2 groupset conquered the cycling world

Ten years of innovation - how Shimano’s Di2 groupset conquered the cycling world

You’ll have to cast your mind back to 2010 to see Shimano’s Di2 electronic shifting groupset first making an appearance in the professional peloton.

The Debora Effect

The Debora Effect

"After suffering a life-altering brain injury 7 years ago, mountain bike enthusiast Debora DeNapoli’s life would never be the same again.

Perspectives of the Pyrenees

Perspectives of the Pyrenees

Photographer Tomás Montes Lopez, aka @ArriereduPeloton, has spent the last 15 years riding and shooting photos in the Pyrénées, from his home in Barcelona.

Keeping Up with Crowie

Keeping Up with Crowie

Craig Alexander is a 5x Triathlon World Champion and 12x Australian Champion.

What Tire Pressure is Right for You?

What Tire Pressure is Right for You?

The open road is calling your name.

In Between the Races with Mona Mitterwallner

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.

Five Tips for Conquering 100 Miles of UNBOUND Gravel

Five Tips for Conquering 100 Miles of UNBOUND Gravel

Lissa Muhammad is a mother of five, and her cycling passion lies in crit racing and gravel grinding.

Short Circuit-ed

Short Circuit-ed

Imagine having as many opportunities as you choose to lay down your fastest time on some of the most exciting trails you can dream of.

A short introduction into the Science of Speed

A short introduction into the Science of Speed

The Science of Speed, Shimano’s design philosophy for its latest road groups, is comprised of five elements: a new Di2 platform, a refined interface, the addition of Hyperglide+, a category redefining brake system, and a collection of new wheels.

The Biggest Bike Party in the World

The Biggest Bike Party in the World

How does the world’s biggest bike party celebrate its 50th anniversary? By attempting to break a world record of course.

What E-Tube Project Can Do for You

What E-Tube Project Can Do for You

The combination of Shimano's Di2 electronic groupsets and its E-TUBE PROJECT app provides unparalleled synchronization and customization between components, cycling computers, and smartphones.

Evolution Stories: Building better humans

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.

How to set up and check your tubeless tires

How to set up and check your tubeless tires

For the roads less traveled, those gritty, dirty, gravelly ones, tubeless tires offer a solid boost in performance, comfort, and reliability.

Win the ultimate e-MTB trip to Finale Ligure EWS-E

Win the ultimate e-MTB trip to Finale Ligure EWS-E

As spring takes hold and we see summer on the horizon, cycling season is truly upon us.

Iceland: Land of the Gravel Gods

Iceland: Land of the Gravel Gods

Chris Case is a writer, explorer, and guide. He founded Alter Exploration to help adventurous cyclists experience transformative journeys in some of the world’s most spectacular locations, including the Dolomites, Iceland, the Piedmont Alps, and Colorado.

We Ride We Rule.

We Ride We Rule.

You think this is our time? Think again.

The War Roads of Alpine Piedmont

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.

Road vs Gravel - The Shimano Explainer

Road vs Gravel - The Shimano Explainer

As gravel continues to gain speed, the question remains.

Caring for your bike ahead of Gran Fondo

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.

Big Tall Wayne’s MTB Race Checklist

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.

Vanzacs and The Zoo Boys

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.

SHIMANO e-MTB Basics

SHIMANO e-MTB Basics

Designed with the complete ride experience in mind, SHIMANO's EP8 e-bike system delivers the right power at the right time for pedal assist with a natural ride feel.

Getting to Know MTB and Gravel Pro Taylor Lideen

Getting to Know MTB and Gravel Pro Taylor Lideen

Bicycles have long been a part of Taylor Lideen’s life, and he's had no shortage of accomplishments along the way: Under-25 World Solo 24-Hour MTB Champ, winner of the Unbound XL 350 miler, a four-time champ of the True Grit 100, and the list goes on.

Mechanicals Mishaps and Muddy Mayhem

Mechanicals Mishaps and Muddy Mayhem

“Work together!” a faintly familiar voice said as I pedaled out of Eureka, covered in mud and slightly dazed from a night of hiking, sliding, and bobbling my way through Kansas hill country, or should I say mud country.

Keeping Up with Crowie: Triathlon Strength and Conditioning

Keeping Up with Crowie: Triathlon Strength and Conditioning

Craig Alexander is a 5x Triathlon World Champion and 12x Australian Champion.

Short-Crank-Curious?

Short-Crank-Curious?

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

Heritage Precision & Heat-Treated Steel

Heritage Precision & Heat-Treated Steel

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

Explore New Grounds with SHIMANO’S refreshed EP Series and DEORE XT Di2

Explore New Grounds with SHIMANO’S refreshed EP Series and DEORE XT Di2

There’s nothing quite like discovering new trails on your doorstep, whether it’s a fresh stretch of singletrack in your local forest or an unridden hill leading to a concealed viewpoint.

Roads to Ride: Caught on the Cobbles

Roads to Ride: Caught on the Cobbles

There is no race like Paris-Roubaix.

The science of speed the new Scott Foil RC PRO with Dura-Ace R9200

The science of speed the new Scott Foil RC PRO with Dura-Ace R9200

Ahead of the 2022 Tour de France SCOTT SPORTS introduced an entirely redesigned new version of their Foil aerodynamic road platform.

eMTB Battery Basics

eMTB Battery Basics

SHIMANO’s powerful EP8 and EP6 eMTB systems deliver a precision-tuned blend of performance, torque, and natural ride feel.

Behind the Scenes With the Yeti Shimano Ep Racing Team

Behind the Scenes With the Yeti Shimano Ep Racing Team

On a mission to create the world’s best E-MTB system and reach the pinnacle of E-Bike Enduro World Series racing, SHIMANO joins forces with Yeti Cycles to introduce the Yeti SHIMANO EP Racing Team.

Gravel upgrades

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.

Gravel your way

Gravel your way

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

Embracing E-MTBs

Embracing E-MTBs

Attitudes toward e-MTBs typically follow a predictable path.

Ten Tips to Get Quick

Ten Tips to Get Quick

This is not a training guide! It's not rocket science or magic either.

Leave Time Behind: Shimano ULTEGRA

Leave Time Behind: Shimano ULTEGRA

It starts with a playful text thread between friends.

Gravel vs. road bike

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.

Bikes of Unbound 2023

Bikes of Unbound 2023

Gravel’s marquee event of the year brings thousands of top professionals and everyday athletes to Emporia, Kansas to take on grueling roads and unpredictable conditions of UNBOUND Gravel.

Finding the Time

Finding the Time

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

SHIMANO MTB Brake Pads: Are Metal or Resin Pads Better?

SHIMANO MTB Brake Pads: Are Metal or Resin Pads Better?

Gram for gram, few parts compare to brake pads when it comes to making a massive difference in your ride experience.

There are so many options to choose from: flying, being invisible, or even super-strength, but what if you could choose to have your dream trails appear right-in-front of you…anywhere, anytime?

A Beginner's Guide To Mountain Bike Kit

A Beginner's Guide To Mountain Bike Kit

Here are some helpful hints to guide you through the process of kitting up and getting the most out of your rides.

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

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

In competitive cycling, every mile is its own battle.

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, o

Two mountain bikers riding on a grassy trail surrounded by palm trees

Andrew Neethling Explores Taiwan

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

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

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.

Three cyclists riding on a mountain road during a cloudy day

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.

Person riding a bicycle on a circular brick path

SHIMANO E5100: Light, Quiet and Compact

Introducing our new drive unit, E5100, the quiet heart of your e-bike system

Blue Skoda support car with bicycles on roof driving on dirt road through fields

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.

Two cyclists with UCI jerseys pose with gold medals in front of sponsor backdrops.

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.

Mountain biker overlooking a foggy valley and distant snow-capped mountains

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.

Close-up of a mountain bike's rear wheel and drivetrain on a forest trail

Jura Sick E-MTB Ride

Francois Bailly-Maître is no stranger to tough enduro trails and long days in the saddle, but a 100-kilometre tour of the French Jura’s finest trails was beyond his reach. Until now... The Jura Sick e-MTB ride combined eleven different trails, 5000 vertical metres of climbing and the SHIMANO EP8-powered Santa Cruz Bullit. The result: a whole new level of MTB ride, and a whole new level of fun!

Black mountain bike against a plain white background

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.

Mountain biker riding on a trail with lush green hills in the background

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.

Two cyclists ride across a bridge near a rustic building and a stream on a sunny day

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. The technology certainly delivers, but how does it work in a practical, real-world sense? And what are its benefits to you?

Close-up of Shimano EP8 electric bike motor and drivetrain

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. Plus, it packs all the power and all the beauty—with a whopping 60Nm torque—into a slim, sleek, and smart design. Our new drive unit enables you to experience effortless comfort with our exclusive AUTO SHIFT algorithm.

Man welding metal in a workshop with protective gear and helmet

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.

Close-up of a cyclist adjusting a bike handlebar with a mounted cycle computer

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. It is also your bike’s proverbial steering wheel, controlling how your bike handles, and it plays a critical role in fit and aerodynamics as well.

Cyclist on a mountain trail surrounded by trees and distant scenic landscape

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.

Close-up of bicycle chain with a chain tool attached for maintenance

How to Check Your Chain Length

Shortening and re-installing SHIMANO chains

Close-up of cyclist pedaling an Orbea bike with Dura-Ace components on a smooth roadroad

SHIMANO Di2: The Ultimate Shift

The Uncompromising Reliability and Performance of Shimano Di2

Two cyclists mountain biking downhill on a grassy terrain.

Gravity Footwear: Camille Balanche and Wyn Masters

Camille Balanche and Wyn Masters—great partnerships often come in pairs, just like our shoes. Watch our video of these two mountain bike legends, each approaching the sport differently but connected through our Gravity Footwear. The video was shot in beautiful New Zealand.

Person holding a smartphone displaying a customization app screen

CUSTOMIZE YOUR RIDE

The way you ride e-bikes is about to change forever thanks to SHIMANO’s revolutionary EP8 e-bike system featuring unheralded levels of customization via the accompanying E-TUBE PROJECT Cyclist App.

Mountain biker navigating rocky terrain in a forested area under cloudy skies

Hans Rey: The Next Frontier

Building a mountain biking community in Norway

Two cyclists riding on a rocky trail through a mountainous landscape

Evolution Stories: Small Steps to Big Things

Jenny Graham’s recipe for living life and setting records

Shimano GRX Di2 12-Speed

Shimano GRX Di2 12-Speed

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

SHIMANO AGAINST THE TAMPERING WITH E-BIKES

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.

EXPLORER SHOE GUIDE

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.

Important notice for E-BIKE battery BT-E8016 users

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.

SHOE FITTING & CLEAT SETTING

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.

Information for the counterfeit products of our disc brake pad

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.

GRAVITY FOOTWEAR

GRAVITY FOOTWEAR

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