More riders than ever are using electronic shifting drivetrains for road and gravel as the technology trickles down to lower-priced groups and bicycles. And a big benefit of electronic shifting ...

Ok, let's get this out of the way first: We don't usually (or ever) review groupsets. There are a few reasons for this--availability, novelty, and (quite frankly) interest. Also, not a ton of ...

This article is part of a series called ‘A love letter to…’, where Cycling Weekly writers pour praise on their favourite aspects of cycling. The below content is unfiltered, authentic and has not been ...

Shimano’s long-awaited wireless XTR Di2 groupset is here. We test the upgrade kit to see if it upholds the brand’s reputation for fast, smooth shifting. In June 2025 Shimano unveiled what many of us ...

Professional cycling has, in its recent history, been prone to a shocking variety of cheating methods and dirty tricks. Performance-enhancing drugs. Tacks strewn on race courses. Even stealthy motors ...

When I first saw a bike shod with the original Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 in the flesh, I scoffed. I thought it was an answer searching for a problem and predicted in a few short years it would go the same ...

For the overwhelming majority of bicycles out there that feature multiple gears, switching between these is done purely mechanically, with a cable. Generally this uses a derailleur, which forms part ...