All bikes with the exception of penny-farthings are geared between the crankset and the rear wheel. Most bikes will include a range of gears, so that you can choose one appropriate to where you’re ...

There have been countless innovations to the rear derailleur over the years. These have included compatibility with an ever-increasing number of sprockets, the introduction of indexed shifting, STI ...

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For the overwhelming majority of bicycles out there that feature multiple gears, switching between these is done purely mechanically, with a cable. Generally this uses a derailleur, which forms part ...

Edinburgh Bicycle co-founder Mike Sweatman is to give a talk about the glorious history of rear mechs at the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling in June. However, the industry veteran won’t be using such an ...

Gears not shifting as well as they should? We show you the tricks you need to keep them clicking cleanly into place. Before working on your gears, clean both derailleurs in situ with a degreaser. An ...

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B-tension adjustment hard to get right; 12-speed chain has a short lifespan; shifting isn’t as crisp as more expensive offerings Shimano’s newest Deore M6100 12-speed groupset takes key elements of ...