Wout van Aert on switch from Shimano to SRAM: ‘It could certainly happen that I shift wrong’
Supplier switches between SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo for Jumbo-Visma and UAE Emirates to be put under microscope in curtain-raising races.
Supplier switches between SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo for Jumbo-Visma and UAE Emirates to be put under microscope in curtain-raising races.
VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.
Shoes for everything from gravel to road, from warm days to snowy conditions.
Reports in the Dutch media indicate that the Tour de France winners will change suppliers for next season.
There is also a women's specific version with a different last that is otherwise the same as the men's.
The 1,461g wheelset will complement the popular GRX groupset.
A Shimano satellite button is positioned inside the hood of his Dura-Ace lever.
Pearl Izumi, created in 1950, became part of Shimano in 2008.
Paris-Roubaix's third-place finisher has a unique solution to Shimano's 12-speed power-meter shortage.
A world champion was thrown out of the race, the five-star favorite fell from grace, wheels were smashed, and a hyped tire technology was a no-show.
How to service Phil Wood Hubs, clean disc brake calipers pistons, and praise for Di2 ‘triples.’
Wahoo Powerlink power-meter pedals for the Wahoo team.
While his teammates ride 53t rings and Vittoria tires, Campenaerts does his own thing.
Many pros still on Shimano's 11-speed group for their time trial bikes.
Differences between chain lines of Campagnolo, Shimano, and SRAM disc brake setups.
Truck driver rendered unconscious, cargo bay emptied of Shimano parts in targeted highway theft.
VeloNews technical expert examines brand cross-compatibility of brakes and drivetrain components.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Wednesday, December 1.
How to mix and match braking components across brands, and why Shimano does not offer a 10-tooth cog for new groups.
Here's the cycling tech news making headlines for Friday, November 5.
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I love the shift performance, the D-Fly integration, the battery life, and the reliability. With the braking changes, Shimano has moved closer to eliminating one major complaint of road discs.
Shift speed and braking improvement, D-Fly Garmin control is integrated, and mechanical shifting goes away.
Cavendish's chain has shot off his chainring following two sprints at this year's Tour. Why?
Without the restraints of cables, electronic shifters can be put anywhere. But is that a good thing?
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, June 22.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, May 28, 2021.
What to consider, what to do, and what not to do when buying a gravel bike.
These are the cycling tech tidbits making headlines for Thursday, April 8.
Here's what's making tech headlines on Tuesday, March 23.
How to set up Shimano Syncro Shift to get a wider gear range.
The partnership between the Japanese component giant and the governing body for cycling first started in 1999.
How to service a Shimano rear derailleur with a Shadow+ clutch.
Deal across all ASO races marks end of era for Mavic and its iconic yellow vehicles.
Your chain shoulders a lot of the workload of the drivetrain, yet most of us don't truly understand it — or worse, we neglect it.
I've long been a fan of Shimano's shoes, but one particular type of change Shimano made bugs me.
Shimano Dura-Ace wireless 12-speed drivetrains may be on the horizon, according to recently approved patents.
Gravel drivetrains exist, but do they really need to? Ben Delaney and Dan Cavallari discuss the merits of a dedicated gravel groupset.
Is a power meter a help or a hindrance for riding and racing gravel? Rambleur's Kristen Legan and Shimano's Nick Legan have different perspectives.
Pro components, which falls under the Shimano umbrella, has grown its collection of saddles, bags, and handlebar offerings.
From $420 alloy wheels to $2,500 carbon hoops, here are some comparative thoughts on current gravel wheels I've been riding.
Our technical expert answers questions about pro teams tracking flats and muddy, icey SRAM chains woes.
Unbranded wheels abound in this year's Tour, from Princeton Carbonworks on Richard Carapaz's bike, to mystery hoops from Shimano on several riders' bikes.
Check out Ben Delaney's author page.
Fielder has been painting shoes for top pros like her partner Bennett for four years.
Shimano refines its flagship road shoe with 3D power analysis.
The ME7 shoes have synthetic leather uppers, neoprene cuffs, a comfortable and effective retention system, and Michelin rubber soles.
Shimano's GRX group gets gravel just right, with its purpose-built brake levers and exceptional shifting. But there's one thing that really bugs me...
Shimano added 15 shoes to the company's offerings, with more color options and also sizing for smaller, narrower feet.
Based on testing a wide variety of options, here is what I recommend and why.
The seemingly esoteric product quickly found a cult-like following across the U.S. and especially in the rolling hills of the Midwest.
New patent application shows an array of interlinked components, such as suspension settings electronically set by stem height for climbing or descending.
Both eTap and Di2 are excellent groups. But is SRAM or Shimano's system right for you? We answer that question on this episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast.
Deore gets a slick new look across three varieties from which to choose, along with a bump to 12 speeds.
I’ll bet lots of people have looked at the marks on shoe soles and wondered what they mean. I passed this question along to Shimano, Bont, Giro, and Scott.
The oversized pulley wheel system designed for off-road use was ridden to the top of the podium at the 2020 U23 cyclocross world championships.
When the Paramount was relaunched in 1998, the demand for the bike was so high, they were painted and shipped them as fast as they came in from Serrota.
Shimano's IC5 shoes are designed for riding indoors, with heaps of ventilation and quick-drying mesh throughout. You can walk around easily in them too.
Lennard answers questions about rebuilding a Serotta - Schwinn Paramount with a new fork, mixing and matching Shimano and SRAM components, and making a mathematical correction.
Keep your Shimano Di2 or SRAM eTap AXS drivetrains properly adjusted with just a few steps.
What gear do VeloNews editors hang onto? The gear that keeps taking a beating, coming in handy at the right moment, or catering to our laziness. These are the Keepers.
Left-only power meters now available for Shimano GRX, plus new options for XT and XTR.
We rode the bikes, scrutinized the new innovations, and tested all the cool gear. Here are our awards for the best bikes and tech of 2019.
Component makers first produced electronic shifters in the 1990's, but in the last decade, the technology became ubiquitous in cycling, from the Tour de France to the weekly group ride.
For SRAM, an opportunity is born — and for Campagnolo, a moment of reflection. What does Movistar's move to SRAM mean for component manufacturers?
As the decade comes to a close, tech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney reflect on what tech developments changed the bike industry in the last ten years — for better and for worse.
The RX8 cuts down on weight and banks on a snug fit for gravel race performance
Japanese company's new off-paved-road-specific component group aims to provide array of options for gravel and cyclocross riders
The Giro d'Italia heads into the mountains on Friday, which means the peloton will deploy gear and apparel made for the steep climbs and cooler temperatures, says tech editor Dan Cavallari
Ready or not, here it comes. Shimano has released the first-ever gravel-specific component set, and we got a first look at it at the Wild Horse Gravel event in De Beque, Colorado.
To handle the season's roughest, toughest classic race, riders and teams resort to all manner of tech tricks to smooth out the ride at Paris-Roubaix.
The addition of a second Boa dial makes the RC7 a more attractive mid-range road shoe, with ample forefoot width and a striking finish.
Shimano's new XTR M9100 mountain bike drivetrain offers the widest cassette range on the market with a massive 10-51T spread.
Shimano expands gravel offerings with RX line of components, hints at more products to come in 2018.
These eye-catching hoops met all of our expectations from this high-quality brand.
Shimano's new Ultegra R8000 drivetrain includes the RX rear derailleur, which features a clutch mechanism for chain security.
Shimano has a new fit system with technology from Bikefitting.com that has ample data and clear feedback during the process.
SRAM's Eagle GX and Shimano's Ultegra groups are new products that apply top-level technology to more affordable products.
Dan Cavallari checks out the new Dura-Ace groupset and come away impressed with what he sees.
Shimano's latest road group offers better front shifting, improved ergonomics, a derailleur that affords more gear range, and powerful brakes.