Shimano has revealed it is bringing drop-bar shifting to its affordable ESSA groupset. The new components consist of drop-bar levers with cable-actuated brakes for 8-speed bikes and a wide-ranging ...

Shimano Essa is a new 1x drivetrain, 8-speed groupset for affordable mountain bikes and urban bikes. The new range complements Shimano’s 8-speed flat-bar Acera, Altus and Tourney TX component families ...

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 ...