Shimano has introduced a new component name with the arrival of Essa, an 8-speed 1x system aimed at entry-level cyclists and an affordable price point. Important to note: Essa is not a groupset. Based ...

The choice of road bike groupsets is huge, from the latest 12- and 13-speed wireless electronic tech through to basic 8 or 9-speed cable-actuated set-ups. There's an increasing number of electronic ...