Big shake-up for shimano

When Rival eTap AXS launched in 2021, it was the first electronic groupset at the third-tier level. Shimano responded with 105 Di2 a year later, bringing lower weight and a more affordable price. SRAM

Japanese brand Shimano offer the widest range of groupsets for mountain biking, from budget-focused Tourney to top-end XTR Di2, with 14 steps in between, plus two downhill-specific options. With sever

Part 4: Alternative brands Words Alex Evans Pics Steve Sayers, Dan Griffiths, Andy Lloyd, Ian Linton Shimano and SRAM dominate the groupset market, especially at the top end, but there are other playe

Before I go any further, I’ve got to address that price. The best part of £12k (once you include the Bosch PowerMore range extender supplied with my bike) is a huge amount to pay for a ‘push bike’, ev

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 £9,200 (read full review next issue) The SLR ID2 is designed for speed, with aero tube shapes and a widened down tube that shields water bottles from the wind, plus a racy geometry

Endurance bikes have switched up a gear for 2025. The trend towards all-road bikes that we’ve seen over the past few years seems to be over, thanks to the emergence of fast, lightweight, all-road-capa