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Confused by Shimano’s huge range of mountain bike drivetrains? From CUES to XTR, here’s everything you need to know about Shimano MTB components

We dive into the specifics of all things Shimano shifting to make things easier when you're shopping for parts, or your next bike

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 14:00
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Shimano’s wireless Di2 shifting is already more affordable with launch of new XT and Deore drivetrains

The tech has certainly trickled down fast, as Shimano completes its off-road wireless shifting lineup just a fortnight after launching XTR Di2

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 16:00
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2023 Shimano CUES drivetrain rear

Shimano introduces CUES, integrating mid-tier groupsets into one product family

The new ecosystem means the existing 9-, 10-, and 11-speed Shimano drivetrains are consolidated into one “unified ecosystem”

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 16:00
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Shimano introduces Linkglide tech to Deore XT and Deore drivetrains

New tech promises longer lasting drivetrains

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 12:28
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Shimano brings 12-speed shifting to M6100 Deore level

Budget 12-speed groupsets, even bigger batteries and new components from Shimano

Thu, May 07, 2020 15:01
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Shimano quietly launch new cheap 4 piston brakes – Deore BR-MT520 brake

New Shimano entry level four pot brakes released

Mon, Jul 23, 2018 06:31
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Shimano 2300 groupset

Shimano introduce new budget road groupset, and Deore gets the trekking treatment

2300 comes in under Sora for you budget roadies out there

Tue, Feb 17, 2009 16:43
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