Description
Right main lever assembly Shimano ST-R9100
- The first product Shimano was the bicycle freewheel, which also became the first Shimano product to be exported in 1931.
- In the mid-1950s, Shimano expanded its line with a derailleur and a three-speed hub.
- In 1960, cold forging technology was introduced, quickly becoming an essential part of the production process and the main reason for the superior quality of Shimano bicycle parts.
Features:
- Export figures increased exponentially. In 1965 and 1972, Shimano America and Shimano Europe were founded, and the first factories were opened in Singapore.
- In 1973, the first complete Dura-Ace group was established and Shimano Inc. became a publicly traded company.
- In the early 1980s, the introduction of mountain biking and the company's leadership role in its evolution led to rapid growth for Shimano Inc.
- Then Shimano shook up the road bike market in 1984 with the introduction of Indexed Shifting (IS), and again in 1990 with Integrated Braking and Shifting (IBS).
- Shimano Benelux is the official distributor of bicycle parts and accessories Shimano for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In addition, the Benelux subsidiary also represents 18 other leading brands in the bicycle sector.
- Shimano Benelux strives to be an excellent supplier to its customers, offering high quality parts and accessories that contribute to the health and happiness of society through their recreational and sporting nature.
