Shimano is bringing its electronically-actuated Di2 shifter technology to mountain bikes, claiming increased reliability, faster shift speeds and improved man-machine interface. Can it really make ...

Professional cycling has, in its recent history, been prone to a shocking variety of cheating methods and dirty tricks. Performance-enhancing drugs. Tacks strewn on race courses. Even stealthy motors ...

Shimano recently filed for a patent for a new wireless shifting system that appears to function much like the Japanese company's mechanical shifting configuration where the brake lever moves to shift ...

More riders than ever are using electronic shifting drivetrains for road and gravel as the technology trickles down to lower-priced groups and bicycles. And a big benefit of electronic shifting ...

A road bike groupset is the collection of components that make you stop and go – in other words, the drivetrain, shifters and brakes. Despite the differences between the brands, the components all do ...

Shimano has become synonymous with bicycle technology, and has been the industry leader for several decades now. Given the rise of electric bicycles, the Japanese company continues to be a leading ...

I can recall the moment quite vividly. My buddies and I were attempting to cycle from NYC up to Cold Spring, a 62-mile journey. We’d already repaired a couple of flat tires when, 20 miles in, I ...

How much would you spend for an upgrade to smooth shifting on your next road bike? If $4,000 to $8,000 is in the ballpark, then a Shimano-powered electronic bike may be in your future. We took the ...

Shimano recently introduced its new CUES drivetrain specific to electric commuter bikes. Incorporating all the fancy technology found on its high-end, performance-oriented drive trains, the new CUES ...