First Impressions
Shimano GRX Di2 2x12 Speed Gruppo + Wheels
It's electronic, semi-wireless, has great gear resolution and you even get a front derailleur.
VIDEOS
Andrew Neethling in Taiwan - Lifting the lid | SHIMANO
Join Andrew as he travels from Taipei to the southern coast of Taiwan, uncovering the hidden gems of Taiwan’s MTB scene.
VIDEOS
Anthill Films 'Anytime' Premiers in Vancouver
A new MTB project by Anthill films and Red Bull Premiers this Wednesday at the Rio in Vancouver
Industry News
SHIMANO Commits $10 Million To Global MTB Trail Building Projects
SHIMANO is proud to announce its Trail Born Fund, aimed at helping increase and sustain mountain bike trails around the world.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #202
Rheeder styles it out in the BC Interior, Shadows in the Understory - Ft. Dillon Butcher, and Transition Bikes goes to Psychosis
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #199
Thomas Estaque and his META SX V5 reunite with friends in Queenstown, Sem Kok for Profile Racing, and some insane Leogang DH carnage from Sleeper
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #194
Peter Wojnar and Matt Tongue play camera handball in the Whistler Bike Park, raw sends from Colin Duffy, and a taste of Columbia from Shimano
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #193
Tom Isted in 'Panning for Gold', Jason Borosky's Insane Street Moto Part, and Billy Meaclem styles out his Commencal DJ
How To
Shimano Brake Bleed and Bladder Repair
An accidental discovery leads to powerful, consistent braking thanks to a rock-solid bleed
3 SHOES REVIEWED
Line Review: Northwave Winter Clipless Shoes
Three different reviewers check out some clipless winter options from Northwave that are worth a look if you ride in rain, snow, and cold weather.
Industry News
News Roundup - Week of January 29th
A new Chilcotin from Knolly and news from BC Bike Race, NS Bikes UR Team, and Shimano.
Review
Shimano MW702 Winter Shoes
Shimano's new waterproof and warm SPD boots are an essential tool to brave winter riding.
VIDEO
Transforming Cascadia: Building Community Through Trail Advocacy
“This formula of reclaiming neglected trails and maintaining them has become the core ethos of Trans Cascadia”
REVIEW
The King is Dead. Long Live the King?
Shimano's new GE9 shoe replaced the ME7 (and the AM9). The new kid on the block has big, uh, shoes to fill.
VIDEO
Evolution Stories: MS Makes Me | Episode 2
Andy explores the Tweed Valley with first time mountain biker Jonny White as they discuss how MS has shaped their outlook, perspectives, and lifestyle.
VIDEO
Evolution Stories: Building better humans | Episode 1
In a new series from Shimano, Andy McKenna takes Jimmy Mac bikepacking in the Scottish countryside in search of fresh outlooks, fire and fist turkeys.
First Look
2023 Rocky Mountain Slayer
Rocky Mountain pulls no punches with the meanest Slayer yet.
Review
Shimano S-Phyre Glasses
Two different lenses, a quick change system (that's not quite there) and magnets for simplicity...
DOES THE FUTURE HAVE FEWER GEARS PT IX
Shimano Inadvertently Upgrades Friction Shifting
Andrew discovers the best friction shifting setup in the history of bicycles.
FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS
Shimano Auto Shifts Into the Future
Riding impressions on so much stuff: all new Deore XT Di2, Auto Shift, Free Shift, EP-801 and LinkGlide. The Robots have truly arrived this time.
VIDEO
Lando Steezy
Forging his own path in the bike industry, Leo Smith is creating space in the sport for everyone...
PRODUCT RELEASE | EDITORIAL
Shimano Introduces the CUES Ecosystem
CUES replaces a number of Shimano legacy drivetrains with inter-compatible 9-, 10- and 11-speed LinkGlide drivetrains.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Gambling on the Retrogrouch - Shimano XT LinkGlide M8130
As the future rides towards wireless drivetrains, Shimano puts out a fresh cable-actuated XT drivetrain, with 11-speeds, that feels like a throwback.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #154
Best weekend ever, what superpower do you want, and a multitude of hot laps...