Dura-Ace Di2 “Best of What’s New” by Popular Science
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 Di2 was one of 100 technological innovations included in the December issue of the ma... More
TECH ALERT: Spoke-hole plugs
Dura-Ace WH-7850-C24-CL (Carbon Composite Clinchers)
We have found that there is a greater likelihood of a puncture in Dura-Ace clincher tyre wheels WH-7850-C24-CL. This is due to the surface texture of the rim in combination with the use of spoke-hole plugs. The phenomenon can be very easily eliminated by replacing the spoke-hole plugs with genuine 18mm high pressure Shimano rim tape.
What to ... More
Dura-Ace Di2 - Shimano Turns on the Power
Leading in innovation and design, Shimano introduces the highly anticipated electronic road components DURA-ACE with Di2 technology. Coming to market as an addition to the new mechanical DURA-ACE 7900 series, the electronic DURA-ACE 7970 will deliver state-of-the-art technology that will give its users a revolutionary road riding experience. Di2 stands for “Digital Integrated Intelligence”.
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Olympic Gold for Sanchez
Spain's Samuel Sanchez outsprinted Italy's Davide Rebellin for Olympic gold at the Beijing road race last weekend. Both riders were battling with equal weapons: The new DURA-ACE 7900 components that were introduced recently and that will be available to consumers by Autumn this year.
A great success for Shimano, completed by Fabian Cancellara from Switzerland who took the bronze medal, using a ... More
Cavendish Collects 4th Stage Win
Mark Cavendish has won his fourth stage of this year's Tour de France, taking the Stage 13 bunch sprint into Nîmes follwing the 182km race from Narbonne.
The Team Columbia rider from the Isle of Man has proven tough to be nearly unbeatable in the sprints. The tally so far:
• Stage 5: Cholet - Châteauroux, 232km
• Stage 8: Figeac - Toulouse, 172.5km
• Stage 12: Lavelanet - Narbonne, 168.5km... More
