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About Shimano~Shimano Inc. is a leading producer of bicycle parts.

It is the world's largest manufacturer of such bicycle components as gear wheels, derailleurs, and brakes, with a 70 percent market share.~1921
• Shozaburo Shimano establishes Shimano Iron Works. Begins production of the bicycle freewheel.

1931
• Shimano begins to export its original freewheel.

1940
• The company is incorporated. The name is changed to Shimano Iron Works Co., Ltd.

1951
• The company name is changed to Shimano Industrial Co., Ltd.

1956
• Production of external speed changer (the first Shimano derailleur) begins.

1957
• Production of internal speed changer (3-speed Hub) begins.

1960
• Cold forging technologies are developed.

1961
• The 3-speed hub is entered at the International Toy and Cycle show (in New York) to a sensational response.

1962
• Full-fledged sales begins in the United States.

1965
• Shimano American Corporation is established in New York.
• Shimano exhibits at Milan Bicycle Show in Italy (the start of full-fledged sales in Europe).
1970
• Shimano Yamaguchi Co., Ltd. is established in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

1972
• Shimano (Europa) GmbH is established in Düsseldorf, West Germany.
• Stock is listed on 2nd Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange.
1973
• Shimano (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is established in Jurong, Singapore.
• Stock listing rised to 1st Section of both Tokyo and Osaka Securities Exchages.
• Shimano comes out with Dura-Ace series of road racing components.

1974
• Shimano Sales Corporation is established in California, USA.

1980
• Shimano AX aerodynamic racing component system introduced.

1981
• "X-line" series rods are released.

1982
• The Deore XT series for MTB is released.

1983
• Shimano Canada Ltd. is established.

1988
• Shimano U.K. Ltd. is established, and begins sales of fishing tackle.
• Shimano Cycling footwear (shoes) is released.
1989 • Shimano Benelux B.V., Shimano Benelux Fishing Tackle B.V. and Ultegra Nederland B.V. is established in the Netherlands.
• Shimano Total Integration (STI) concept Rapidfire Remote shift lever for offroad bikes is released.
1990
• Shimano Components (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is established.
• Shimano Italy Fishing S.r.l. is established.
• The stock of Alfred Thun S.p.A.(current Shimano Italia S.p.A.) is acquired.
• SPD(Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) is released.
• STI concept Dura-Ace dual control levers are released.

1991 • The name is changed to Shimano Inc.
• Shimano Centre Interbike N.V.(current Shimano Belgium N.V.) is established.
• P.T. Shimano Batam is established in Indonesia.
• The Shimano Cycle Development Center is established as a foundation.
• Shimano XTR series of ultra-lightweight pro-spec high performance MTB components is released.

1997
• Action Sports Division is launched.
• Shimano Europe Holding B.V. is established with investment in kind from Ultegra Nederland B.V. and Shimano (Europa) GmbH.
• The stock of G.Loomis Inc. is acquired.

1998
• The stock of Alfred Thun S.p.A. is acquired and the name is changed to Shimano Italia S.p.A.

1999
• Golf Division is launched.

2000
• The stock of Ets A. Bertin S.A. in France is acquired.

2001
• Shimano (Shanghai) Bicycle Components Co., Ltd. is established in Shanghai, China.
• Shimano Czech Republic s.r.o. is established in Czech.

2002
• Shimano Taiwan Co., Ltd. is established in Taiwan.

2003
• Shimano (Kunshan) Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd. is established in Kunshan, China.
• Shimano (Tianjin) Bicycle Components Co., Ltd. is established in Tianjin, China.
• OOO Shimano Eurasia is established in Moscow, Russia.

2005
• Shimano Kumamoto Co., Ltd. is established.
• Acquired the stocks of Hallman Sports AB (present Shimano Nordic Cycle AB) and Hallman Sports O.Y.
Established sales firms in the three Scandinavian countries.
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Shimano M505 V& Disc Brake compatible~~Shimano Mountain Bike wheel System Engineered to perform in varied riding conditions.

The Hub uses angular contact bearings designed to cradle the balls giving both radial and lateral support for superior strength and durability in real world riding conditions.

They also offer precision bearing adjustment and easy maintenance.

Machined rim surface for use with V-brakes.

Easy to use Centre-Lock rotor mount for use with Disc brakes.

8/9 speed compatible.

28 bladed spokes are both visually striking and improve performance.

Contact seals with internal grease sleeve to keep the elements out and the grease in.

Includes Quick Release.~Shimano M505 V & Disc Brake compatible|Shimano M505 V & Disc Brake compatible|~2301~2397~~

Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed~~WH R600 is based on the proven technology of the Dura-Ace wheels but offered at a more affordable price point.

Features:

• Ultegra wheels offer proven technology based on the Dura-Ace WH 7800 wheels.

• Built with 20 Stainless steel bladed spokes at the rear, and 16 at the front.

• The rear wheel uses a special wide flange hub design and an asymmetrical Rim that results in additional stiffness and stability.

• Super polished ball races for high precision, durability, and smooth rotation.

• Lightweight aluminium Freehub body for 10-speed cassettes only.

• Clincher Rim only.

• Weight: 912 g rear, 744 g front.

~Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed|Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed|~2301~2398~~