An attractive aluminum crank with hollow arms for lightweight, rigidity, and durabilityThe newly designed crank arms offer an optimized balance between lightweight and efficiency. The crank, formed with hollow aluminum technology, is anodized with a beautiful gloss black anodized finish, giving...

If you, like a few of us old souls around the Competitive offices, are holding fast to your belief in the soul of mechanical shifting, Shimano hasn't abandoned you. Though the world may very well be moving towards 100% electronic drivetrains someday in the future, mechanical still makes a hell of...

Our bicycle's crankset can be our saving grace, but it can also be our downfall when it comes to wasting watts. Thankfully, the Dura-Ace FC-R9200 Crankset from Shimano is in the business of ensuring no portion of our pedal stroke is wasted. This crankset effectively transfers all of the efforts...

The introduction of the Shimano GRX group is a big deal. Not just because it's the industry's first groupset designed specifically for gravel riding and racing, but also because it's the first time Shimano offers a dedicated 1x crankset outside of their mountain bike lineup. For riders seeking...

Shimano is often revered as a slow-moving Japanese giant and that status is a double-edged sword. On one side, it's slower to bring products to market and is often deemed to be lagging behind compared to the competition (take the burgeoning gravel scene and its lack of components for instance)....

Despite the fact that gravel enthusiasts have been growing exponentially over the past decade, technology for the gravel front stayed pretty stagnant. Sure, some trickle-down technology from the mountain bike side hit the road less traveled with disc brakes and tubeless tires, but until recently...

Off-road miles come with more vigorous demands than sticking to the tarmac, and as such it's unreasonable to assume featherweight road components are suited for the demands of gravel riding. Shimano saw to it that you don't have to choose between mountain or road setups this year with its launch...

Array of options delivers optimal gravel gearing for variety of needsThe SHIMANO FC-RX610-1 crank balances weight savings, optimized efficiency and an array of gearing options that cater to the segmented demands of mixed-terrain riding. By pairing a 10-45T or 10-51T cassette with 38T or 40T...

Optimal gearing for spirited group rides and aggressive racingThe SHIMANO FC-RX610-2 balances weight savings and optimized efficiency for mixed-terrain riding and racing. Gearing options cater to the segmented demands of gravel cycling, maintaining the tighter gear steps needed to maintain your...

The Shimano GRX RX820 1x Crankset helps maximize our riding performance with its ideal balance of stiffness, weight savings, and durable strength delivered by the HOLLOWTECH II technology. This 1x crank is designed to work flawlessly with the GRX 12-speed gravel drivetrain, providing us with a...