Tour de France is the world’s most popular and prestigious bicycle race. Wining “the Tour” is a great victory for cyclists, as well as groupset producers. Here are the Tour de France Winner Groupsets, since 1937, year by year (also the average speeds of each year’s winner).
Tag Archives: Shimano
Dura-Ace History
Dura-Ace is the admiral ship of Shimano, the Japanese (now multinational) manufacturer of cycling components (and some other things like fishing tackle and rowing equipment). Here is a brief history of Dura-ace.
Shut up Hour!
Trek has revealed the bike which Jens Voigt will use his Hour Record attempt on September 18. The Trek Speed Concept 9 series bike has Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain and full disc wheels. It is a modified version of Trek’s standard time trial machine, which Trek Factory Racing team using in the road races. The biggest […]
Shimano 105 goes 11-speed
Japan bike parts manufacturer Shimano’s medium-level road racing groupset Shimano 105 is now has 11-speed. According to Shimano, the new groupset also has increased braking power.
Top 10 Cycling Innovations
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and now number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children’s toys, general fitness, military and police applications, […]
Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think 2 2013
Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think 2 is the admiral ship of bicycle manufacturer Pinarello for 2013. UCI WorldTour teams Sky and Movistar will use Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think 2 bikes in 2013 season.
2013 Dura-Ace is 11 Speed
2013 Dura-Ace, Shimano’s high-end road groupset will be 11 speed. The new version of the groupset is also lighter and stiffer.
