Shimano has revealed it is bringing drop-bar shifting to its affordable ESSA groupset. The new components consist of drop-bar levers with cable-actuated brakes for 8-speed bikes and a wide-ranging ...

Shimano's Alivio groupset, the Japanese brand's budget mountain bike kit that's frequently specced on a lot of sub-£750 bikes, has been updated in response to its big sibling, Deore, going to 12-speed ...

Shimano has introduced a new component name with the arrival of Essa, an 8-speed 1x system aimed at entry-level cyclists and an affordable price point. Important to note: Essa is not a groupset. Based ...