Shimano has today launched 12-speed versions of XT and SLX, its second- and third-tier mountain bike groupsets. The two new groupsets draw much from last year’s XTR M9100 and we’ve covered all of the ...

Great shifting performance on rough ground; clutch limits unwanted chain movement well; great shifter ergonomics; compatibility with other Shimano 12-speed kit Cons: Shifter isn’t as crisp as it could ...

Final prototypes of Shimano’s SLX range have been passed and will go on sale from July. With Shimano’s lead times causing mayhem for the majority of the industry, the announcement comes with a ...