While the thought of riding in cycling tights without a chamois seems a bit counterintuitive, we can...

When we're not in the thick of the summer riding season, it can be hard to find the motivation to ride....

Spending a summer afternoon in the garage changing your brake cables and recharging your hydraulic fluid...

With loftier aspirations stretching into the drivetrain world, it was only a matter of time before Shimano...

It's been a little while since we've seen an update to Shimano's coveted XT group. In fact, the last time...

For 2015, Shimano's 105 groupset got a few high-profile upgrades. It's gone to 11-speed, and now has many...

Keeping your bike shifting with crisp precision, the Shimano XTR/Dura-Ace CN-HG901 11-Speed Chain pairs...

Shimano XT brakes are a tried and true braking system that's been a favorite among riders for many years....

Stainless Derailleur Cable...

Shimano is often revered as a slow-moving Japanese giant and that status is a double-edged sword. On one...

Updated, refined, and ready to dominate smooth ribbons of singletrack, Shimano's XT BR-M8100 Disc Brakes...

Cassettes and derailleurs often get all of the credit. What we mean is, when Shimano launched its new...

Perhaps our favorite function with Di2 is shifting the front derailleur. It's light years better than any...

Here at Competitive we have a saying that brakes only slow you down, and while we throw around the saying...

When it comes to toeing the nice on race day at the XC track, there are a few critical things that benefit...

Juggling a chain pin and a chain tool while keeping the two separate ends of the chain together often...

While Shimano is certainly a few years late to the 12-speed party, in typical Shimano fashion they've...

Shimano usually isn't the first to market when it comes to new product segments, but their engineers and...

As gravel has emerged as its own definitive segment, at times it has been a challenge for riders to decide...

The introduction of the Shimano GRX group is a big deal. Not just because it's the industry's first...

These days, most riders are opting for single-ring drivetrains on their mountain bikes. The simplicity,...

GRX FD-RX810 Front Derailleur...

If you've dabbled in gravel racing and riding, chances are you already know how important a large gear...

Shimano's Ultegra is often thought of as a budget racer's group or one that was worthy to put on a top tier...

Following the trends in the bike industry, its not all that surprising that groupsets are taking to the...

Few things in the mountain bike world get as much universal praise as Shimano brakes. In this day and age...

The Saint M820 Disc Brakes may be the unsung heroes of the Shimano's pro-proven DH groupset, having enjoyed...

Unless you're a brute who rides singlespeeds just to make a point, a rear derailleur is a necessary...

Sometimes cassette chatter isn't the result of compressed housing or an out-of-tune derailleur. Shimano's...

When Shimano's 12-speed cassette hit trade show floors last year it made quite the noise. While the brand...

SLX drivetrains seem to be an afterthought. We get it -- XT and XTR are flashy and featherweight, but when...

TL-BB12 Press Fit Bottom Bracket Install Tool...

When your ride has you asking for more stopping power, you can increase the size of your brake rotors all...

Whether you're exploring the local farmer's market on an easy Saturday morning or pedaling through traffic...

SM-RT76 Rotor - 6 Bolt...

Bulky 4-caliper brakes are great for enduro and gravity-oriented disciplines, but when pure lightweight...

Better, bigger, faster, and back again for another round of everyday stopping power, Shimano's workhorse...

Our modern world of bottom brackets is something of a labyrinth; if you can decipher the clues to find your...

GRX FC-RX810 Crankset...

Gravel riding has been taken to new levels in the past years. What used to be a niche cycling event for the...