Shimano develops innovative test to ensure its parts will work in UK conditions (video)

Riding into a swimming pool is one way to check your gears work in the rain...

It's no secret that we have our fair share of rain in the United Kingdow, with much of the north of England and Scotland still recovering from the effects of Storm Desmond.

For us cyclists that means we've got to know that our bikes and components can face up to the rigours of riding in such changeable weather, but luckily Shimano has our backs.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.