Shimano

For many years, Shimano have been the undisputed leaders in cycling components and are to this day the biggest manufacturer in the world for bike components and accessories. Immediately recognisable, you will see Shimano equipment on a huge majority of the world's bikes. The Japanese brand has a huge team of staff all dedicated to the design and manufacture of the worlds finest bike parts, available for all bike types and covering all spec levels. Shimano make the best shifting, lightest and most efficient gear shifting systems available, including amazing Di2 electronic shifting, top quality 12 speed MTB gears and super smooth internally geared commuter/ touring shifters, there is a Shimano drivetrain option for every cyclist. Shimano brakes lead the market in discs, calipers and v-brakes offering amazing value options all the way up to proven race spec anchors for road, track and mountain bikes. Shimano’s hubs and wheels offer affordable solutions to those looking to upgrade or replace old wheels and as with the rest of the product line-up also includes highest spec options for those who need the very best. Makers of the original and still the best spd pedals, a time tested system that is still relied upon by road and mountain bikers around the globe. Shimano also produce a great range of compatible shoes and clothing to complete the extensive product range. Biketart love Shimano components and we use them for a huge amount of our workshop jobs as well as spec’ing a large amount of our custom high-end mountain bikes with Shimano’s drivetrains and brakes.