Di2 wins iF Product Design Award 2009
Shimano’s electronic road racing components DURA-ACE with Di2 technology (Digital Integrated Intelligence) have been rewarded with the iF Product Design Award 2009. This contest is one of the worlds’ leading design competitions, organized by the International Forum Design in Hannover (Germany), with a history of over 50 years. This year 2.808 products from 39 countries were judged by renowned expe...
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Dura-Ace Di2 “Best of What’s New 2008” by Popular Science
Revolutionary New Electronic-Shifting Bicycle Drivetrain Receives Coveted Grand Award
The advanced technological innovation of Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 earned the recognition of the world’s largest science and technology magazine, with Popular Science proclaiming the new electronic shifting components the Grand Award Winner in the Recreation category for the “Best of What’s New 2008.” Dura-Ace... More
The advanced technological innovation of Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 earned the recognition of the world’s largest science and technology magazine, with Popular Science proclaiming the new electronic shifting components the Grand Award Winner in the Recreation category for the “Best of What’s New 2008.” Dura-Ace... More
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TECH ALERT
DURA-ACE WH-7850-C24-CL clincher wheels
We have found that Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850-C24-CL wheels
have a greater likelihood of suffering a puncture. This is due to
the surface texture of the rim and spoke-holes coming in contact with the inner tube.
The condition can be easily eliminated by replacing the spoke-hole
plugs with genuine 18 mm high pressure Shimano rim tape.
What to do?
*If you’re ... More
We have found that Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850-C24-CL wheels
have a greater likelihood of suffering a puncture. This is due to
the surface texture of the rim and spoke-holes coming in contact with the inner tube.
The condition can be easily eliminated by replacing the spoke-hole
plugs with genuine 18 mm high pressure Shimano rim tape.
What to do?
*If you’re ... More
Gold Custom-Fit road shoes for Olympic Champion
Olympic champion points race, Marianne Vos (DSB cycling team) receives special made gold SH-R300 Custom Fit road shoes. “These gold road shoes are a reminder of a great race in Beijing. I hope to get some extra morale! Anyhow for next year I will be 100% focused, of course with the support of Shimano,” said Marianne Vos.
The SH-R300 Custom Fit shoe is a top-level road shoe with Shimano ‘s Custo... More
The SH-R300 Custom Fit shoe is a top-level road shoe with Shimano ‘s Custo... More
DURA-ACE Di2 for Time Trial and Triathlon
Recently we have announced the electronic road racing components DURA-ACE with Di2
technology. Now an important addition: electronic shifters especially for time trial and triathlon
usage. These products eliminate the need to change hand position for shifting. The rider can
change gears at the base-bar as well as at the bar extensions from now on. The direct result is
saving time and a better ... More
technology. Now an important addition: electronic shifters especially for time trial and triathlon
usage. These products eliminate the need to change hand position for shifting. The rider can
change gears at the base-bar as well as at the bar extensions from now on. The direct result is
saving time and a better ... More
