Shimano is argueably the largest producer of bicycle drivetrains in the world, along wth a few lines of disc brakes, wheelsets and pedals. A big corporation with a big heart, they have been disciplined throughout their long history in making environmentally-conscious decisions. Whatever kind of bike you're on, Shimano probably has a component to help you find the next gear.
"Mission Statement
To promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us."
Now, I am having a hard as hell time trying to figure out who to put into second. Normally, comparatives go across the Sram-Shimano beltway and don’t ever wander too far into Campy territory. That...
Nothing speaks louder than numbers and cold, hard facts so I’ve decided to go across the board and do a comparison of the top of the line component groups of the three major component companies...
First things first: a freewheel is not a cassette. There are several differences between the two. In a cassette, the ratcheting mechanism is part of the hub and is integrated, not screwed on. A...
Adjusting your road bike brakes is a pretty straightforward matter. And faulty braking, at any level, is something you don’t want.
First, you’ll want to look at what is going on. Maybe the...
Just in case you mtb-ers thought I forgot about you, think again.
Here’s a look at all the component groups for mountain bikes that Shimano has out, starting from the bottom up.
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Shimano is a major components company. That said, there are TONS (and I seriously mean TONS) of different options that you can choose from when you buy a component group from this maker.
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“STI” stands for “Shimano Total Integration” and it refers to the fact that the gear shifter and the brakes can be accessed in the same lever.
How it works is that the lever is a vertical...
Shimano Rapidfire Shifters are used on upright handlebars and use a mechanism that consists of a thumb and an index finger trigger. The thumb moves you to a larger sprocket and the index...
Chains are where you can get a lot of grit and just plain dirtiness accumulating so it’s something you should clean and maintain on a regular basis. If you need to install a chain, remember to get...
When you want to overhaul your threaded headset, remove the handlebar stem and use a wrench for the locknut. Remove the spacers and the top race. Check the races for pitting. Remove fork and...
A headset is basically the piece that holds the fork to the frame of a bike, thereby allowing for steering. A sealed bearing headset normally has a plastic or rubber gasket to protect the insides...
Hydraulic brakes work by applying pressure to a liquid in a tube. They work by means of a piston in the lever which shoots liquid into the caliper piston which causes the brakes to clamp...
Rim brakes are simple. Rim brakes are fun. Rim brakes sometimes need adjusting. If you pull the lever and the brakes are still loosy goosey, then it's time to tighten up the tension on...
Misaligned brake pads can cause a decrease of braking power, or even a blowout! With 5 minutes of your time, you can ensure that you have the ability to stop when you're supposed to. Here's the...
How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Front Derailleur
Tools you will need:
allen key
...You know how sometimes your gears don’t change with firm frankness? When they don’t snap into action like German watch works or have the precision of the pistons in an F1? Or even when they react...
How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Rear Derailleur
Whether you mountain bike down edgy rock gardens or...
How To Adjust a Rear Derailleur on Your Mountain or Road Bike
While today's indexed shifting can make shifting nearly effortless, when problems arise it can be annoying or...