Shimano is without a doubt the leading brand in the cycling world. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Shimano has the perfect product for every type of rider. Since 1921, Shimano has been synonymous with innovation, reliability, and performance. The brand develops and produces a wide range of parts and accessories for road bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, e-bikes, and city bikes. From groupsets to brake systems, from pedals to wheels: Shimano is the standard in the cycling world.
At Cycle Center 5311 you will find a complete range of Shimano products, suitable for every discipline and every level.
Shimano's product categories
Shimano is active in virtually every segment of the bicycle industry. Here's an overview of the most important categories:
1. Groupsets for racing bikes (Road)
Shimano's road groupsets have been the benchmark in the peloton for years. Reliable, smooth-shifting, and suitable for both amateurs and professionals. A groupset includes a chainring/crankset, derailleur, cassette , and chain .
- Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200): Electronic top group for professionals, 12-speed, maximum precision
- Ultegra Di2 (R8100): High-quality electronic groupset with excellent value for money
- 105 Di2 (R7100): Affordable electronic groupset for avid cyclists
- 105 (R7000): Mechanical shifting with proven quality
- Tiagra, Sora, Claris: Ideal for recreational riders and entry-level bikes
Application: Racing bikes, endurance, time trial
2. Mountain bike (MTB) groupsets
Shimano is also a market leader in mountain bike components. From trail to downhill, Shimano offers reliable groupsets for every discipline.
- XTR (M9100): The absolute top, light and super-fast shifting
- Deore XT (M8100): All-round performance for demanding mountain bikers
- SLX (M7100): Strong, smooth and competitively priced
- Deore, Alivio, Acera, Altus: For beginners and recreational mountain bikers
Application: XC, trail, enduro, downhill, bikepacking
3. Gravel & All-road groupsets
- GRX (RX820 / RX810 / RX610 / RX400): Specifically designed for gravel bikes, with ergonomics and gear ratios tuned for rough terrain. Available in both mechanical and electronic (Di2) versions.
Application: Gravel, adventure, bikepacking, cyclocross
4. E-bike systems
Shimano is also a pioneer in electric bicycle drivetrains with their Shimano STEPS e-bike systems.
- EP801 / EP8 / EP600: High-performance motors for e-MTBs and speed pedelecs
- E6100 / E5000: Comfortable drive for city and trekking bikes
Including Display Units, Batteries, Motors, Control Units and Software Integration.
Application: E-MTB, e-trekking, e-city, speed pedelecs
5. Wheelsets
Shimano offers a wide range of road bike wheels , MTB wheels and gravel wheels .
- Dura-Ace C36 / C50 / C60
- Ultegra carbon wheels
- MTB wheelsets for XC and trail use
Features: Tubeless ready, lightweight, robust hubs with cup-cone bearings
6. Braking systems
Shimano is known for its powerful and reliable hydraulic disc brakes , but also mechanical and V-brake variants for city bikes and trekking bikes.
- Race & Gravel: Dura-Ace / Ultegra / 105 hydraulic disc brakes
- MTB: XTR, Deore XT, SLX, Deore brake systems
- City bikes: Nexus, Rollerbrake, mechanical disc brakes
7. Pedals
Shimano's pedals are loved worldwide and are available in SPD, SPD-SL and platform variants.
- SPD-SL: Racing pedals for maximum power transfer
- SPD: MTB, gravel and trekking pedals for clipping in and out in all conditions
- Platform pedals: For city bike, BMX or trail use
Popular models: PD-R8000, PD-M8100, PD-EH500
8. Shoes and accessories
- Shimano cycling shoes: Road bike shoes , MTB/Gravel shoes , Indoor & E-bike
- Clothing & Eyewear: Performance cycling clothing and accessories
- Maintenance & tools: Oil, grease, chain tools, Di2 cables & chargers
Why choose Shimano?
Shimano is known for its reliable quality and is available for all levels of cyclists, from entry-level to professional. Thanks to perfect compatibility within the Shimano ecosystem, all components work seamlessly together, ensuring optimal performance and ease of use. Moreover, Shimano offers a wide availability and excellent support for spare parts and service. It's no wonder it's a globally recognized and trusted brand in the cycling industry.
Shimano is a favorite among both professionals and recreational cyclists because of its unparalleled balance of performance, price, and durability.
Shimano's main competitors
While Shimano is the global market leader, there are strong competitors active in specific segments. The most important ones are listed below:
SRAM
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SRAM is the direct competitor in the field of groupsets and e-MTB motors
- Known for 1x drives, wireless switching (AXS)
- Strong in MTB and gravel
Campagnolo
- Italian premium manufacturer, best known in the racing world
- Less widely available, more niche, but high-quality
- Particularly popular among traditional cyclists
FSA (Full Speed Ahead)
- Competitor in cranksets, cockpit parts, wheels
- Less dominant in complete groupsets
Rotor
- Known for oval chainrings , cranksets and power meters
- Aimed at performance-oriented racing cyclists
Bosch / Brose / Yamaha
- E-bike motor competitors in the field of e-MTB and trekking
- Shimano STEPS is more integrated with its own components
LOOK / Time / Crankbrothers
- Alternatives in the field of pedals
- SPD remains the standard for compatibility
Buy Shimano at CC5311
- Official Shimano dealer
- Full range: from Di2 to SPD pedals
- Fast delivery from our own stock
- Expert advice from bicycle specialists
- Shimano parts for maintenance, upgrades or complete rebuilding
