We’ve already spotted Shimano’s clutch-equipped Ultegra RX derailleur on the cobbled roads of Flanders. Now, Shimano is releasing the complete details of this addition to Shimano’s Ultegra line.

Shimano appears to be developing a radical new rear derailleur, with a three-pulley design that could wave goodbye to clutch adjustment, according to a patent application filed by the Japanese brand.

There have been countless innovations to the rear derailleur over the years. These have included compatibility with an ever-increasing number of sprockets, the introduction of indexed shifting, STI ...

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 ...

After years of hints and a significant pandemic-related delay, SRAM finally debuted its extremely durable “Full Mount” mountain bike rear derailleurs in March 2023. Two years later, when Shimano ...

Some readers will likely note Shimano already has clutch mountain bike derailleurs that can be paired with electronic shifting for 1x systems. With the new Ultegra RX derailleur, Shimano expands ...

Along the same lines as the news coming from Gevenalle regarding their new shifter offerings comes word from Wolf Tooth Components and Lindarets about a solution for riders looking for options at the ...

Component and drivetrain giant, Shimano have launched a versatile gravel/adventure-specific groupset, which can be set up as double or 1X, 10- or 11-speed, mechanical or electronic shifting, wide or ...

There is an undeniable fascination to bicycle technology. Considering the advances in precision machining in the 19th Century, the emergence of the “modern” safety bicycle was strangely slow but its ...