Shimano Archives

Some Special Cycling Gifts for Special Cyclists

December 15, 2023 at 8:19 am

If you haven’t yet bought a special present for your cycling loved one or bestie, what are you waiting for? It’s getting late, especially if you plan on ordering online. Earlier, we suggested a few offbeat presents you could buy for people you like and…

The 9 Greatest Innovations That Formed Road Cycling

August 4, 2023 at 6:00 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Some might suggest other inventions but these nine belong on the no-brainer list. Do you agree?

Bicycle Price Tags Explained

January 21, 2022 at 2:15 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

The cost of a bicycle today can be a real killjoy. Why are some more expensive than others? To the consumer with an untrained eye, it’s hard to see the difference.

How to Check Over a Used Bike Before You Buy It

December 15, 2021 at 8:52 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Global events have created a massive boom in bicycle sales, resulting in a windfall for the bicycle industry. But as bikes flew out the door, replenishment challenges quickly reinforced the basic economic lesson of how supply and demand drives prices. With fewer new bicycles on…

Best Tips for Keeping Your Hands and Feet Warm When Winter Cycling

November 3, 2021 at 11:34 am7 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Every cyclist who has ever cycled in freezing temperatures knows the pain of frozen hands and feet. Frozen extremities take all the joy out of winter riding, and sometimes, prolonged exposure can even be dangerous.

Video: An Exclusive Front-seat View of the 2021 Paris-Roubaix

November 2, 2021 at 5:03 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

This year’s wet Paris-Roubaix left us gasping for breath, along with many riders. We had to watch it from afar, but luckily, Cameron Jeffers was on the spot with the Škoda SUPERB iV and agreed to share his experience with us. Here’s what he had…

Buying Your Kid’s First (or Second) Bike

August 23, 2021 at 12:56 pm5 min reading

Family

You’ve just realized that your child is getting too big for the balance bikes he or she’s been riding all summer and that it’s time to look for a real two-wheeler. (Yes, they do grow up very fast.) You want your child to have a…

Cycling is for All Bodies

July 26, 2021 at 11:06 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It’s easy to believe that there is a certain body type – even an ideal body type – for activities such as cycling, and it centers on a bias that proves to be false; a bias that has become more prevalent over the past few…

What’s It Like to Ride in a 24-Hour Race as Part of a Team?

July 8, 2021 at 1:53 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

When a friend first approached me to ask if I wanted to join her for a 24-hour race, my brain locked on the word, 24-hour. It sounded intimidating. I love to ride, but wasn’t sure if I was up to such a challenge.

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Inside the Škoda Shimano Neutral Service Cars

July 6, 2021 at 7:00 am6 min reading

Road cycling

The Škoda SUPERB service cars are getting a new paint job for the 2021 Tour de France. They are turning light blue as Shimano takes over from the yellow Mavic. This marks a new era in the neutral service car history. Let’s take a look…