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 Linkglide is a new spec option for the brand's XT and Deore mountain bike groupsets that uses a new tooth profile to reduce wear. Designed for both e-MTBs and conventional mountain bike ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Shimano created some serious waves with their latest-generation XTR group, what with its ...

Shifters and derailleurs have been the bane of my existence since I first sat on a mountain bike. To be fair, part of this is my fault. I either buy the cheapest components on the market — think entry ...