The best replacement for shimano is sram.

The best alternatives to shimano are rated as following:
★★★★★  sram
★★★★  campagnolo
★★  daiwa
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Speaking about shimano, one probably shouldn't forget about powerlink.

Other search terms related to shimano and their ratings are:
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★★★ campagnolo
★★★ sram
★★ sram compatibility
★ bb30
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