The Fastest Bikes of the Tour’s First 10 Days
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This week, Lennard Zinn discusses Shimano's new electronic groupset for mountain bikes and answers compatibility questions
Zinn believes XTR Di2 is nothing short of revolutionary
Shimano's new XTR Di2 group wasn't always so polished.
Electronic XTR front and rear shifts to be activated with a single shifter
Heat molding shoes, shipping parts, and a bit of calisthenics at Shimano's California facility
The Amgen tour is supplying bike-cam footage to NBC Sports, and it's hoped that one day cycling fans might see NASCAR-style shots
Wider gear ranges, a single-ring option, and even lighter brakes highly new group from Japanese component maker
Shimano adds mechanical shifting to its hydraulic disc repertoire, and the 105 group gets a makeover
Lennard Zinn takes on more drivetrain compatibility questions, from adventurers and riders mashing up Campagnolo and Shimano
Component brand's first camera connects to smartphones, training devices, and Di2 drivetrains
This week, Lennard Zinn answers questions about mixing component groups and more
The company informally unveiled the new device at its European headquarters on Tuesday
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From Horner's contract woes to the future of brakes, look back at the week that was in cycling through our top stories
Shimano's disc-brake product manager gives his candid thoughts on road discs and how mountain bikes give an indication of public acceptance
Our tech editor Caley Fretz provides more information about disc brakes for road bikes
Keeping your cassette from locking onto your freehub body doesn't start in the workshop, it starts at gear selection
This week, Lennard Zinn answers questions about mixing component brands, altering cyclocross setups, and more
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Lennard Zinn spends some time with Shimano's bike fitting system and more on the first day of Interbike
With 11-speed drivetrains, Lennard Zinn finally finds cross-compatibility between Campagnolo, Shimano, and SRAM
Lennard Zinn tours Outdoor Demo on day 1 of the 2013 Interbike Show and finds new cyclocross frames, an interesting new helmet, and more
Lennard Zinn answers a run of questions on 11- and 10-speed drivetrain compatibility
Components giant recalls calipers over safety issues, says no injuries have occurred
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Component manufacturer jumps into the game with disc brakes for its Ultegra group
Backpacks from Topo Designs, Thule, and Shimano are tested for the daily commute on two wheels
Global Cycling Network walks us through the installation of a Shimano electronic groupset
Get step-by-step instructions for changing out threaded Shimano bottom brackets
Ask a Mechanic takes you step-by-step through the process to set up and tune a Shimano Di2 front mech
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Shimano pushes its 11-speed technology down the line with the launch of the new, wide-range Ultegra group
The ideas are decades old, but the time has finally come for electronic shifting, the 27.5-inch wheel size, and dropper posts
Traditionally aluminum-centric brand moves into carbon with new XTR line-up
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Shimano's new Di2 system works in conjunction with Garmin's new LiveTrack web application to allow for remote-control shifting
We put Shimano Dura-Ace C50 and C75 wheels to the test, and the results are good
Lennard Zinn answers reader questions on building Frankenstein drivetrains from Campagnolo, Shimano, and SRAM
Weekly news program looks at our coverage of Shimano's road line updates and suggests Cunego isn't one for race advice
Shimano releases details regarding its 2014 product line, which includes a number of new wheels and a new component group
In Tech FAQ, Lennard Zinn dishes out advice on bringing Frankenstein drivetrains to life
Shimano's new ’cross-specific disc brake calipers perform great across conditions and are easy to install and adjust
BMC and Shimano deepen relationship for road and mountain bike teams
With new closures, hybrid carbon/nylon soles and a new off-road triathlon shoe, the shoe bigs show their wares at Interbike
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Interbike through a new lens
Interbike through a new lens
Tech editor Nick Legan answers reader questions on perfect tubular mounts, TT bike purchases, fitting a second bike and buying wheels for gritty climates
Nick Legan answers reader questions about neutral Mavic bikes, keeping helmets clean, elegantly clipping in and bilingual WorldTour mechanics
Shimano's Wayne Stetina talks 11-speed Di2 conversions and Zinn answers a question about crank length's impact on bike fit
Lennard Zinn talks electronic shifting: EPS compatibility with Di2 framesets and upgrades to electronic on frames without internal routing
Nick Legan answers reader questions on a 30+ cassette for the new Dura-Ace, gearing for bike storage and more
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We detail the all-new, 11-speed Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical and 9070 Di2 electronic groups
We take a quick look at the previously rumored prototype Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed drivetrain that Sky is running at the Giro
Sven Nys and his team will race new Formula Di2-compatible road disc brakes on 'cross bikes; quick test is very promising
Shimano calls their new Zee component group the "gateway to gravity" component line
Tech writer Caley Fretz puts Ultegra electronic to the test and measures it against big brother Dura-Ace, with surprising results
Also: draining water from rims
The Shimano Shadow Plus is an entirely new mech tensioning system governed by a clutch which allows you to increase the tension on the chain
LZ takes on XTR compatibility
Tech editor Nick Legan addresses reader questions on gear ratios for big days in the mountains… or the hills
This week's tech roundup also includes: SRAM mountain bike derailleurs, Wheels bottom bracket adapters, SRAM Red, Shimano patents and Friday flicks
Also: Pros racing on untested equipment, Exergy on microSHIFT Whitte, pro teams on custom components, mixing Dura-Ace and SRAM
Sanchez was aboard something new from Shimano
The affordable all-rounder SLX is becoming even more versatile
Cavendish’s Dogma 2 for stage 5 of the Tour of Oman — nearly 6,000 feet of climbing — was outfitted as it would be for a sprint day
Shimano’s 2013 product line is beginning to trickle out
Cabled or wired, which drivetrain is for you?
From inside Park Tool’s ninth Tech Summit in Atlanta, Georgia
Readers prompted Caley to answer the question: exactly how much does an 800-pound Specialized gorilla weigh?
on carbon durability, carbon seatposts, KMC, mixing SRAM and Shimano
Nick Legan and Lennard Zinn review a pair of late-season offerings from Campagnolo and Shimano.
Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical is going 11-speed, sources confirm.
Dear Lennard, I started messing around with a newish XTR rear derailleur with the intention of converting it to a short cage
Garmin-Cervélo riders will be shifting and braking on Japanese parts for the 2012 season instead of the SRAM they rode this season. Shimano, however, is not a new sponsor. Cervélo, the bike manufacturer, is purchasing Shimano groups for the team after repeated requests for Shimano from team members.
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Caley Fretz rides Shimano's new electric group. Is it better than its big brother Dura-Ace Di2?
New shoes, stems and handlebars from the component giant