New SHIMANO XTR
NUNSPEET (The Netherlands) June 28, 2010 - In the development phase of the new XTR group, Shimano engineers and designers focused on a rider-tuned concept which means that the components have been engineered to perfectly match the needs and riding styles of individual mountain bikers. This broadens the scope of XTR and makes it the benchmark not only for Cross Country (XC) racers but for All Mount... More
New DURA ACE wheels and pedals
NUNSPEET (The Netherlands), June 28, 2010 - Shimano has updated the DURA-ACE wheel set line-up completely, offering the perfect high-end road racing wheels for all riding circumstances. Besides the available rim choices of 24 and 50mm height, Shimano is now also offering a 35mm carbon rim that offers an excellent combination of high rigidity, low weight and excellent aerodynamics. All new wheel se... More
First generation of Shimano e-bike components (STEPS)
Shimano is presenting a completely new component concept for e-bikes named STEPS (Shimano Total Electric Power System). The development is based on our philosophy that an e-bike has to stay a bicycle and needs to have a smooth and natural handling with a well-balanced support while pedaling. The STEPS concept enables people to enjoy nature and to stay healthy.

Shimano’s first generation of e-bike... More
Jonnier and Graves win again at the World Cup in Leogang
It’s been a while since the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano had seen so many crashes in one race. The race track in Leogang (Austria) was destroyed after training, and the riders had to find the balance between trying to win and staying on the bike.

Sabrina Jonnier (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) found the right mix of caution and aggressiveness and she won the Women Elite Downhill,... More
World Cup Downhill and Four Cross in Fort William
Shimano sponsored riders had a lot of success at the second leg of the UCI Downhill and 4X Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William, Scotland, this weekend.

Gee Atherton (Team Commencal) thrilled the home crowd to take the win at the Downhill race. Gee is riding a full SHIMANO SAINT component group and of course uses the PRO Atherton Star Series handlebar, stem, seat post, grips and saddle. Second... More
Time trial victories with Di2 and PRO
This weekend, two major individual time trials were won by professional riders using DURA-ACE Di2 time trial components in combination with a PRO aerobar.

HTC-Columbia’s Maxime Monfort was the best in Saturday’s time trial in the Bayern Rundfahrt, Germany. He managed to defend his leading position in yesterday’s stage, securing the overall victory. Monfort is using DURA-ACE Di2 components in the ... More