Ok, let's get this out of the way first: We don't usually (or ever) review groupsets. There are a few reasons for this--availability, novelty, and (quite frankly) interest. Also, not a ton of ...

Shimano has added a new front derailleur to the 105 5800 groupset and it looks like a straight piece of trickle-down from Dura-Ace R9100 and Ultegra R8000. Could this even be a preview of an ...

There is an upset in the natural order of things. Shimano 105, since its inception, has always been the go-to option for the enthusiast. Those riders who don’t race, but enjoy a fast club ride on the ...

Shimano has officially unveiled the new 105 Di2 groupset, which comes with 12-speed wireless shifting technology. Previously only available in the Ultegra and Dura-Ace groupsets, Shimano has released ...

Ah, Ribble. One of the oldest bike retailers in the world, with a history dating back to Victoria. And if, like me, you’re north of 50 you’ll remember Ribble as a mail-order company. Now the company ...

Many riders seek lower gearing on their road bikes. Some need it to reduce pain in their back or knees, and a good number of cyclists want easier gears for climbing. Other riders require a low gear ...

When Shimano launched the new 105 R7100 Di2 groupset in June 2022 it took a lot of us a while to come to terms with the fact that, on paper at least, the writing was on the wall for mechanical Shimano ...