Whether you break your Shimano 10-speed chain on accident while out in the wild or on purpose for maintenance, you'll need Shimano 10-Speed Chain Pins to put it back together. Traveling in packs of five, these pins will get you back on the bike quickly with some spares for future chain adventures...

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Some might say that 11-Speed Chain Pins are a thing of the past, but not us, no, we know that these pins are ever-useful in a pinch. Compatible with any 11-speed chain out there but best with a matching Shimano chain, we use these if we've accidentally cut a chain too short and don't have any...

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The Shimano CN-LG500 11-Speed Chain, compatible with Link Glide 10/11-speed and Hyperglide 11-speed drivetrain systems, offers a smooth and efficient shift for our mountain bike setup.

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Road cyclists and mountain bikers have relied on aftermarket solutions for quickly fixing their Shimano 11-speed chains for years, as Shimano never officially released a quick link for making repairs without the use of tools. However, all of that has changed with the introduction of the Shimano...

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Chain retention and smooth pedaling dynamics are important on the road, but they are critical for an enjoyable off-road trail riding experience. Shimano's SLX CN-M7100 12-Speed Chain caters to the off-road crowd and uses their Dynamic Chain Engagement+ design, which works best when paired with...

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For 2015, Shimano's 105 groupset got a few high-profile upgrades. It's gone to 11-speed, and now has many of the same crankset technologies seen in Dura-Ace and Ultegra. As you'd expect, changes to the cassette and crankset also necessitate changes to the chain that connects them. Shimano...

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Hoods lead a life full of danger. Concrete, asphalt, even our hands (or gloves, depending on your preference) provide constant abuse to the poor little silicone stalwarts. Wear isn't necessarily an enemy, though--after all, well broken-in hoods can be a comfort after a season or two of use;...

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Over time derailleur pulleys will wear out, even if the derailleur itself is perfectly fine. Usually it comes down to the bearings going bad, the pulley teeth wearing out, or maybe both. If your bearings are feeling notchy, or the pulley teeth have rounded out, it's in your best interest to...

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We're not surprised to assert that Shimano carried Ultegra's stunning aesthetics all the way from the groupset-anchoring crankset to the chainring, but we're excited about it all the same. Not stopping at aesthetics, Shimano also constructed the Ultegra 6800 11-Speed Inner Chainring with the same...

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When we think of Ultegra 6800, we're immediately filled with thoughts of its enviably good looks. And before we start to sound superficial, let's note that those looks are backed up by intelligent design and ever-improving functionality throughout the entire groupset. Ultegra is genetically...

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