Shimano SPD

Shimano is arguably the largest bicycle component manufacturer in the world. This Japanese company is the only manufacturer to produce a complete range of groupsets for both road and mountain bikes. The chances are if you have a bike you will have a Shimano component on it. Their massive production facilities and ability to produce parts at inexpensive prices mean they are the number one supplier to bike companies. Alongside their components section they also manufacture complete sets of wheels for road and mountain biking along with a range of great cycling specific shoes for all disciplines. Their SPD pedals for MTBs have become the industry standard with SPD being used as a term to distinguish between road and MTB in most riders minds.