Derailleurs are the transmission of your bike. When you shift, they guide the chain to the correct gears. Whether you’re fixing a particular problem with your chain or simply giving the system a ...

Shimano’s Shadow Plus rear derailleurs have improved chain retention and shift accuracy by reducing the movement of the derailleur’s cage while riding. The clutch mechanism inside a Shimano Shadow ...

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A bike chain usually slips because the chain is worn, the cassette or chainring teeth are worn, the derailleur is out of ...

Gears need occasional adjustment to keep them running quietly and shifting sweetly. Here’s how to sort your shifting quickly and easily every time When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

A functioning rear mech is essential for crisp shifting but how often do you check the wear on its component parts?