global.storenamelogo.bikester-uk
Bikester is temporarily redirecting its UK customers to our cycling friends at wiggle.com.
14 DAY RETURN POLICY
FREE DELIVERY FROM £993

Shifting Components

67 Products
Filter
Reset

Series

  • capgo Blue Line 3
  • Cube Aerium 1
  • Rotor 1x13 1
  • Shimano Acera (MTB) 2
  • Shimano Altus 2
  • Shimano Claris 1
  • Shimano Deore (MTB) 4
  • Shimano Deore XT (MTB) 3
  • Shimano Dura-Ace 2
  • Shimano GRX 1
  • Shimano Sora 1
  • Shimano Tourney 2
  • Shimano Ultegra 2
  • SRAM EX1 2
  • SRAM GX 2
  • SRAM GX Eagle 1
  • SRAM NX 1
  • SRAM NX Eagle 1
  • SRAM RED 1
  • SRAM RED AXS 1
  • SRAM RED eTAP 1
  • SRAM X01 1
  • SRAM X5 2
  • SRAM X7 1

Price

£
to
£

Customer ratings

  • 1
  • 1
  • 4
  • 21
Sort
Most popular New products Best rating Highest price Lowest price Highest discount
Filter
Sort
Most popular New products Best rating Highest price Lowest price Highest discount
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 Rear Derailleur 11-speed black
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 Rear Derailleur 11-speed black
Shimano
Deore XT RD-M8000 Rear Derailleur 11-speed black
£111.99
free shipping
  • Versions: Long Cage
Shimano GRX FD-RX810 Front Derailleur 2x11 Braze-On black
Shimano GRX FD-RX810 Front Derailleur 2x11 Braze-On black
Shimano
GRX FD-RX810 Front Derailleur 2x11 Braze-On black
£60.99
Shimano Tourney TX RD-TX800 Rear Derailleur 7/8-speed black
Shimano Tourney TX RD-TX800 Rear Derailleur 7/8-speed black
Shimano
Tourney TX RD-TX800 Rear Derailleur 7/8-speed black
£19.99
Shimano Acera RD-M360 Rear Derailleur silver
Shimano Acera RD-M360 Rear Derailleur silver
Shimano
Acera RD-M360 Rear Derailleur silver
£28.99
Shimano Tourney SL-TX50 Thumb Shifter 7-speed right black/silver
Shimano Tourney SL-TX50 Thumb Shifter 7-speed right black/silver
Shimano
Tourney SL-TX50 Thumb Shifter 7-speed right black/silver
£14.99
Shimano ST-EF500-2 Gear/Brake Lever rear 7-speed black
Shimano ST-EF500-2 Gear/Brake Lever rear 7-speed black
Shimano
ST-EF500-2 Gear/Brake Lever rear 7-speed black
£18.99
Shimano Altus RD-M310 Rear Derailleur 7/8-speed medium length silver
Shimano Altus RD-M310 Rear Derailleur 7/8-speed medium length silver
Shimano
Altus RD-M310 Rear Derailleur 7/8-speed medium length silver
£25.99
  • Versions: mid cage
Shimano Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 2/3-speed with optical gear indicator black
Shimano Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 2/3-speed with optical gear indicator black
Shimano
Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 2/3-speed with optical gear indicator black
£33.99
SRAM NX X-Horizon Rear Derailleur 11-speed black
SRAM NX X-Horizon Rear Derailleur 11-speed black
SRAM
NX X-Horizon Rear Derailleur 11-speed black
£79.99
Shimano Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire Plus Shift Lever 10-speed Right
Shimano Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire Plus Shift Lever 10-speed Right
Shimano
Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire Plus Shift Lever 10-speed Right
£31.99
Shimano Deore XT SL-M8100 Shift Lever 12-speed Right black
Shimano Deore XT SL-M8100 Shift Lever 12-speed Right black
Shimano
Deore XT SL-M8100 Shift Lever 12-speed Right black
£69.99
SRAM X5 Rear Derailleur 9-speed black
SRAM X5 Rear Derailleur 9-speed black
SRAM
X5 Rear Derailleur 9-speed black
£47.99
  • Versions: mid cage
SRAM X4 Rear Derailleur 8-speed long cage black
SRAM X4 Rear Derailleur 8-speed long cage black
SRAM
X4 Rear Derailleur 8-speed long cage black
£23.99
Shimano Acera RD-3020 Rear Derailleur SGS 7/8-speed
Shimano Acera RD-3020 Rear Derailleur SGS 7/8-speed
Shimano
Acera RD-3020 Rear Derailleur SGS 7/8-speed
£29.99
SRAM GX Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur 10-speed black
SRAM GX Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur 10-speed black
SRAM
GX Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur 10-speed black
£73.99
  • Versions: Long Cage
SRAM X5 Rear Derailleur Medium
SRAM X5 Rear Derailleur Medium
SRAM
X5 Rear Derailleur Medium
£54.99
Shimano ST-EF505 Gear/Brake Lever left 3-speed black
Shimano ST-EF505 Gear/Brake Lever left 3-speed black
Shimano
ST-EF505 Gear/Brake Lever left 3-speed black
£22.99
Shimano Sora FD-R3000 Front Derailleur Bracket 2x9 Down-Pull black
Shimano Sora FD-R3000 Front Derailleur Bracket 2x9 Down-Pull black
Shimano
Sora FD-R3000 Front Derailleur Bracket 2x9 Down-Pull black
£32.99
Shimano Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 10-speed black
Shimano Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 10-speed black
Shimano
Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 10-speed black
£33.99
SunRace RDM97 Rear Derailleur 9-speed long cage black/silver
SunRace RDM97 Rear Derailleur 9-speed long cage black/silver
SunRace
RDM97 Rear Derailleur 9-speed long cage black/silver
£40.99
SRAM EX1 Rear Derailleur 8-speed black
SRAM EX1 Rear Derailleur 8-speed black
SRAM
EX1 Rear Derailleur 8-speed black
£172.99
free shipping
Shimano Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 2/3-speed black
Shimano Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 2/3-speed black
Shimano
Deore MTB SL-M6000 Shift Lever 2/3-speed black
£33.99
SRAM NX Eagle Trigger Switch Rear Matchmaker X Clamp 12-speed black
SRAM NX Eagle Trigger Switch Rear Matchmaker X Clamp 12-speed black
SRAM
NX Eagle Trigger Switch Rear Matchmaker X Clamp 12-speed black
£37.99
Shimano Altus FD-M313 Front Derailleur 7/8-speed clamp dual-pull black
Shimano Altus FD-M313 Front Derailleur 7/8-speed clamp dual-pull black
Shimano
Altus FD-M313 Front Derailleur 7/8-speed clamp dual-pull black
£18.99
  • Versions: 66-69° angle of chain struts
KCNC Jockey Wheel for MTB SRAM XX1 Eagle 14/16 Teeth Sus Bearing black
KCNC Jockey Wheel for MTB SRAM XX1 Eagle 14/16 Teeth Sus Bearing black
KCNC
Jockey Wheel for MTB SRAM XX1 Eagle 14/16 Teeth Sus Bearing black
£80.99
Shimano Shifting cable end cap 10 pcs silver
Shimano Shifting cable end cap 10 pcs silver
Shimano
Shifting cable end cap 10 pcs silver
£2.69
Shimano Ultegra ST-6800 Front Cover with Fixing Screw Right
Shimano Ultegra ST-6800 Front Cover with Fixing Screw Right
Shimano
Ultegra ST-6800 Front Cover with Fixing Screw Right
£8.09
ELVEDES SRAM Eagle XX1/X01/GX Pulley Wheels 12-speed black
ELVEDES SRAM Eagle XX1/X01/GX Pulley Wheels 12-speed black
ELVEDES
SRAM Eagle XX1/X01/GX Pulley Wheels 12-speed black
£39.99
SRAM RED eTap AXS Pulley-Kit for Rear Derailleur 12-speed Ceramic black
SRAM RED eTap AXS Pulley-Kit for Rear Derailleur 12-speed Ceramic black
SRAM
RED eTap AXS Pulley-Kit for Rear Derailleur 12-speed Ceramic black
£151.99
free shipping
SRAM GX Rear Derailleur Mounting Screw 11-speed with limiting screw
SRAM GX Rear Derailleur Mounting Screw 11-speed with limiting screw
SRAM
GX Rear Derailleur Mounting Screw 11-speed with limiting screw
RRP £15.99 £7.99
- 50 %
Shimano Di2 charger for external battery
Shimano Di2 charger for external battery
Shimano
Di2 charger for external battery
£84.99
KCNC Original Jockey Wheel 12T SS Bearing black
KCNC Original Jockey Wheel 12T SS Bearing black
KCNC
Original Jockey Wheel 12T SS Bearing black
£33.99
SRAM EX1 Inner Cage/Pulley Kit for Rear Derailleur 8-speed
SRAM EX1 Inner Cage/Pulley Kit for Rear Derailleur 8-speed
SRAM
EX1 Inner Cage/Pulley Kit for Rear Derailleur 8-speed
£45.99
Shimano Di2 EW-SD50 Electric Wire 250mm black
Shimano Di2 EW-SD50 Electric Wire 250mm black
Shimano
Di2 EW-SD50 Electric Wire 250mm black
RRP £28.99 £19.99
- 31 %
SRAM X01 Inner Cage/Pulleys for Rear Derailleur 12-speed red
SRAM X01 Inner Cage/Pulleys for Rear Derailleur 12-speed red
SRAM
X01 Inner Cage/Pulleys for Rear Derailleur 12-speed red
£87.99
KCNC Jockey Wheel 14T Narrow Wide SS Bearing Long Teeth oil slick
KCNC Jockey Wheel 14T Narrow Wide SS Bearing Long Teeth oil slick
KCNC
Jockey Wheel 14T Narrow Wide SS Bearing Long Teeth oil slick
£32.99
Shimano Ultegra ST-6800 Front Cover with Fixing Screw Left
Shimano Ultegra ST-6800 Front Cover with Fixing Screw Left
Shimano
Ultegra ST-6800 Front Cover with Fixing Screw Left
£8.09
KCNC Jockey Wheel Ceramic Bearing 11 teeth pair red
KCNC Jockey Wheel Ceramic Bearing 11 teeth pair red
KCNC
Jockey Wheel Ceramic Bearing 11 teeth pair red
£67.99
KCNC Pulley Wheels 9/10/11-speed 11T blue
KCNC Pulley Wheels 9/10/11-speed 11T blue
KCNC
Pulley Wheels 9/10/11-speed 11T blue
£33.99
SRAM Pulley-Set 8/9-speed X0/X9/X7 black
SRAM Pulley-Set 8/9-speed X0/X9/X7 black
SRAM
Pulley-Set 8/9-speed X0/X9/X7 black
£43.99
KCNC Asymmetrical Jockey Wheel 12T Narrow Wide for 11/12-speed Shimano/SRAM black
KCNC Asymmetrical Jockey Wheel 12T Narrow Wide for 11/12-speed Shimano/SRAM black
KCNC
Asymmetrical Jockey Wheel 12T Narrow Wide for 11/12-speed Shimano/SRAM black
£28.99
KCNC Original Jockey Wheel 14T Ceramic Bearing Long Teeth black
KCNC Original Jockey Wheel 14T Ceramic Bearing Long Teeth black
KCNC
Original Jockey Wheel 14T Ceramic Bearing Long Teeth black
£43.99
Cube Aerium Derailleur Hanger MY18 black
Cube Aerium Derailleur Hanger MY18 black
Cube
Aerium Derailleur Hanger MY18 black
£25.99
Shimano Di2 SM-BTC1 External Battery Case for Bottle Cage Mount black
Shimano Di2 SM-BTC1 External Battery Case for Bottle Cage Mount black
Shimano
Di2 SM-BTC1 External Battery Case for Bottle Cage Mount black
£96.99
KCNC Asymmetrical Jockey Wheel 14T Narrow Wide for 11/12-speed Shimano/SRAM
KCNC Asymmetrical Jockey Wheel 14T Narrow Wide for 11/12-speed Shimano/SRAM
KCNC
Asymmetrical Jockey Wheel 14T Narrow Wide for 11/12-speed Shimano/SRAM
£30.99
KCNC Jockey Wheel 11T Ceramic Bearing green
KCNC Jockey Wheel 11T Ceramic Bearing green
KCNC
Jockey Wheel 11T Ceramic Bearing green
£35.99
KCNC Jockey Wheel SS Bearing Narrow Wide Long Teeth 16 Teeth black
KCNC Jockey Wheel SS Bearing Narrow Wide Long Teeth 16 Teeth black
KCNC
Jockey Wheel SS Bearing Narrow Wide Long Teeth 16 Teeth black
£28.99
KCNC Original Jockey Wheel 12T Ceramic Bearing Long Teeth black
KCNC Original Jockey Wheel 12T Ceramic Bearing Long Teeth black
KCNC
Original Jockey Wheel 12T Ceramic Bearing Long Teeth black
£43.99

Bike Gearing: precision mechanics

From the first velocipedes invented in 1818 to the mountain bike, the history of cycling is one of constant technical improvement. One of the essential components of a bike is its gearing. Your bike will always have one of four gearing systems: single speed, fixed gears, hub gears and derailleur gears.

Bike gearing

Single speed

A single speed bike is equipped with a single gear ratio: one chainring at the front and a smaller sprocket at the rear. Single speeds have a drivetrain with a freewheel mechanism. This means that the wheel can rotate without the pedals needing to and you’re able to back pedal.

Pros

  • No gears or shifting means an uncomplicated, fuss-free ride
  • The absence of gears and brakes makes for a far lighter bike
  • Easy to maintain and clean

Cons

  • Uphills and downhills can be a bit of a pain without extra gears

Fixed gears

A fixed-gear bike is a type of single speed bicycle, but one that has a drivetrain with no freewheel mechanism. This means that the bike pedals must continue to rotate whenever the bike is moving – even if you stop pedalling.

Pros

  • As with the single speed, no gears etc mean a simple, unfussy ride and a far lighter bike
  • Constant rotation of the pedals offers a unique ride feel and thrill
  • Stylish looks

Cons

  • Less user-friendly. They are harder to corner, ascend and descend
  • No handbrakes, so you may choose to have some installed

Hub gears

Internal hub gears work on the principle of planetary gearing and are mounted on the rear wheel hub. The classic gear hub offers three speeds and five speeds, however there are modern gear hubs available today that offer many more speeds than that.

Pros

  • Long life and requires little maintenance
  • Usually uncomplicated operation
  • It’s also possible to shift gears when the bike is stationary
  • Protected from the elements

Cons

  • Possibly perceived limited sporting flair
  • Harder to maintain if you need to

Derailleur gears

The majority of bicycles are equipped with a derailleur gear transmission system which is made up of the following: a front derailleur, rear derailleur, crankset, pedals, shifters, brakes, rear cassette and chain.

Pros

  • Spare parts are usually available quickly
  • More sporty flair than a hub gear system
  • Comparatively low weight
  • Ascent and descents are much easier with a range of gears at your disposal

Cons

  • High maintenance and high cleaning effort required
  • Chain protection is often not possible