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Shimano Cues Di2 components include precision electronic Di2 shifting, durable and seamless 10-speed Linkglide and Shimano ABS and new auto-shift function. – Photo Shimano

Shimano integrates ABS into new Cues Di2 e-bike platform

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - Shimano has introduced a new e-bike specific Shimano Cues Di2 drivetrain and unique integrations compatible with the...

The Shimano 105 group set gets the ultimate upgrade to Di2 electronic shifting technology. – Photo Shimano

Shimano upgrades 105 group set with Di2 electronic shifting

TOKYO, Japan - After 40 years since its first introduction, the Shimano 105 group set is receiving the ultimate upgrade with a move to Di2 electronic...

Shimano has reported that Q1 net sales in its Bicycle Components division increased 13.9% - Photo Shimano

Shimano reports: cycling boom cooling down

OSAKA, Japan - Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by Western nations have created global energy shortages and a sudden rise in raw material prices,...

The warehouse in Nunspeet, the Netherlands, will be outsourced in summer 2023 at the earliest. - Photo Bike Europe

Shimano outgrows Dutch distribution centre and opts for outsourcing

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Shimano Europe has announced that it intends to completely outsource its warehouse activities which are now based in...

The launch of KinetiCore technology is the result of over 10 years of research, testing and refinement by the Lazer team. – Photos Lazer

Lazer goes for 'next-level brain protection' with new rotational...

MECHELEN, Belgium - Helmet manufacturer, Lazer, has gone back to the drawing board on impact absorption protection and developed a new patented new...

In 2021, GBS serviced more than 50,000 bikes and managed the fleets of some leading players in the micro-mobility market. - Photo Get Bike Service

Shimano acquires stake in European service organisation GBS

MAASTRICHT, the Netherlands - Shimano has acquired a minority interest in Europe's largest independent service organisation, Get Bike Service (GBS)....

Shimano reports a brisk order intake of Dura-Ace and Ultegra group-sets as well as e-bike sports components and the Step series. – Photo Shimano

Shimano reports record 2021 sales but raises concerns over global...

OSAKA, Japan - Increased production capacities in factories in Japan in combination with a booming cycling market, made 2021 a best-ever year for...

Only nine boxes of low-end components were left in the truck, the expensive e-bike and bike parts were stolen. – Photo Bike Fun International

Expensive e-bike components stolen during transport to Bike Fun

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Shimano components for the production of 10,000 bicycles have been stolen during transport from Germany to Czech-based...

Microfuel cell technology could extend the range, increase the operating time and reduce the weight of e-bikes. – Photo myFC

Fuel cell supplier myFC partners with Japanese bicycle component...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Micro fuel cell company myFC has signed an agreement for the development and integration of their technology in e-bikes with a...

2021: A year of highs… and highs

2021: A year of highs… and highs

ZEIST, the Netherlands - It's been a busy year for the international bicycle industry. High demand for bicycles, notably e-bikes, driven by the COVID...