Shimano appears to be developing a radical new rear derailleur, with a three-pulley design that could wave goodbye to clutch adjustment, according to a patent application filed by the Japanese brand.

Editor’s note: High Gear features outdoor sports gear, technology and innovations useful in the High Sierra and America’s West. Shifters and derailleurs have been the bane of my existence since I ...

Shimano has announced the release of GRX Di2 RX825 – its long-awaited 12-speed electronic gravel bike groupset. GRX Di2 RX825 adopts the same semi-wireless design first introduced on Shimano’s ...

Shimano’s long-awaited wireless XTR Di2 groupset is here. We test the upgrade kit to see if it upholds the brand’s reputation for fast, smooth shifting. In June 2025 Shimano unveiled what many of us ...