Shimano are probably the biggest manufacturer of bicycle components in the world. The company was started in Japan in 1921 with a single speed bicycle freewheel. Since then they have become the leading innovator of the cycle industry.
The Shimano mountain bike components are the equipment of choice for any serious cyclist; XTR and Deore XT set the standard for off-road racing with SPD pedals, V-Brakes or Disk Brakes and the Dual Control gear system.
For road cyclists, Shimano Dura-Ace is one of the best 10 speed group sets on the market, light, strong and very stylish. STI gear shifting is smooth and precise and it compliments their range of shoes, tools and wheels, also available is their Nexus range of Internally Geared Hubs.
Shimano Group-sets for Road Bikes are:-
- Dura-Ace 7800 Double
- Dura-Ace 7800 Triple
- Ultegra 6600
- 105 in Silver or Black
- Tiagra
- Sora
- Dura-Ace Track
- Flat Handle Bar
- 2200
- High Grade Components
Shimano Group-sets for Mountain Bikes are:-
- XTR
- Deore XT
- Deore LX
- Saint 135
- Saint 150
- Hone
- Deore
- Alivio
- Altus
- Tourney
Shimano also make fishing tackle, Golf equipment and snowboards.
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