If you are one of the thousands of cycling fans, like my parents, for whom ‘cycling’ and ‘Tour de France’ are essentially interchangeable, you may well not be as up to speed with the latest in time ...

With the launch of wireless XTR Di2 (and XT and Deore) the path is clear for Shimano to launch Shimano a wireless drivetrain for gravel.

Our expert has ridden every XTR group in history. He thinks the latest generation is quite good, yet one missing quality will leave you wondering if it’s truly next-level.

Shimano has introduced its new fully wireless Di2 XTR M9200 mountain bike components. According to Shimano, the no-compromise Di2 system delivers ultra-precise and lightning-quick electronic shifting ...

Shimano 105 would be considered a step down from Ultegra. But what about going from mechanical Ultegra 11-speed to 12-speed Di2 105?

Shimano is bringing its GRX gravel groupset up to date with a 12-speed option and, finally, a wide-range one-by setup. But, for those not quite ready to make the leap to ditch front derailleurs ...

Lideen looks to be using a new Shimano GRX rear derailleur, a 12-speed-specific 1x chainring, and a 12-speed Shimano XTR mountain bike cassette, here in a 10-45t configuration.