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Japanese component brand Shimano has unveiled a new range of nine, 10, and 11-speed groupsets to replace its current lower-end products.  The new Shimano Cues catalogue has been introduced to replace the Alivio, Acera and Altus sets, with the aim of simplifying its offering for more casual riders.  Completely redesigned …

Japanese component giant Shimano has announced a new joint venture to expand its operations in south-east Europe. Shimano Europe has entered into a joint venture with Nikos Maniatopoulos S.A. (NMSA), to operate as Shimano South-East Europe in Greece, Slovenia, Croatia and other nations in the area.  Currently, Shimano’s bike-related activities …

Japanese component giant Shimano has reported a 16% increase in sales in 2022, despite the global headwinds in the bike trade.  In its summary of financial results for 2022, published on 14th February, Shimano said the Covid cycling boom began to show signs of a slowdown, but that demand for …

Shimano has introduced the newly redesigned second-generation S-Phyre and Aerolite eyewear models. They feature Ridescape lens technology that emphasises colours and highlights surfaces across different types of terrain. At the premium end, the new S-Phyre features an all-new magnetic lens system for quick and easy lens changes, while the Aerolite …

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest cycle footwear from some of the leading brands in the sector, including DexShell, FLR Shoes, Leatt, Cube, Ride Concepts, DMT Shoes, Giro, Shimano, Fizik, Supacaz and Sidi

Shimano has released its latest ‘state of the nation’ report for 2022, exploring how the cycling landscape has changed in the UK. Now in its fourth edition, Shimano’s Europe-wide study of 15,500 people, including features 2,000 people in the UK, reveals that there is a perceived lack of progress for …

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest chains, gears and cranks from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Izumi, Gusset Components, KMC, Campagnolo, Shimano, Absoluteblack, Race Face, Cane Creek, SRAM, Classified, Rotor, Sunrace and Praxis This guide first appeared in October’s edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your …

Shimano has published its summary of consolidated financial results for the first nine months of FY2022. The company said demand for bicycles remained above the pre-Covid-19 levels, despite the fact that strong interest in bicycles showed signs of cooling down. Net sales from this segment increased 20.6% from the same …

Shimano has introduced the new RX8 and RX8R gravel shoes. RX8 gravel race shoes Enhancing Shimano’s featherweight RX8 gravel race shoe, the updated RX801 model delivers a “more breathable design”, said Shimano, with a super stiff and efficient carbon outsole. Blending the top performance features of Shimano’s premium mountain bike …

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest indoor trainers and power meters from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Muoverti, Wattbike, Wahoo, ETC, JetBlack, Saris, Elite, FSA, Shimano and 4iiii