Shimano
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."
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Sakai City
, 27
Japan
34° 34' 23.7432" N, 135° 28' 58.7928" E
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Shimano Tutorials
Road Bike Component Group Comparative: Campagnolo Record, Shimano Ultegra and Sram Force
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...
Type: Blog entry
A Road Component Group Comparative: Campagnolo Super Record, Shimano Dura Ace and Sram RED
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...
Company: Campagnolo Super Record SRAM Red Shimano Dura Ace
Type: Blog entry
How to Remove and Install a Shimano Cassette
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...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Adjust Your Road Bike Brakes
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...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Shimano Component Groups for Mountain Bikes: A Comprehensive Overview
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.
...
Type: Blog entry
Shimano Components Groups for Road Bikes: A Comprehensive Overview
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.
...
Type: Blog entry
How to Adjust Shimano STI Shifters
“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...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Adjust a Shimano Rapidfire Shifter
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...
Company: Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Install a Shimano Chain
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...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Overhaul a Threaded Headset
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...
Company: Chris King Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Install a Threaded Headset
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...
Company: Chris King Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Bleed Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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...
Company: Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
Mountain Bike V-Brake Adjustment
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...
Company: Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How To Adjust Sidepull Brakes on a Road Bike
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...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Front Derailleur
How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Front Derailleur
Tools you will need:
allen key
... Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Adjust Your Road Bike Front Derailleur
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...
Company: Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
How To Fix a Mountain Bike Rear Derailleur
How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Rear Derailleur
Whether you mountain bike down edgy rock gardens or...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How To Adjust a Rear Derailleur for Your Road or Mountain Bike
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...
Company: Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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