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Shimano displayed their latest Ultegra 6700 groupset with Di2 shifting today at DealerCamp in Deer Valley Utah. We're told it's one of only two Ultegra Di2 groupsets in the US at the moment, with full aftermarket rollout estimated for late 2011. So how does it shift? Exactly like it's Dura Ace...

Professional riders have been using the Shimano Dura-Ace components with Di2 electronic shifting technology in the biggest races in the world over the past four years: over the highest mountains, in the most extreme weather conditions and over the worst possible roads and cyclo cross tracks. Now...

Featured User Review: Dura-Ace 7900 Groupset by michaeld-c Price: $1380.00 at chainreactioncycles Overall Rating: 5 of 5 Value Rating: 5 of 5 Bike Setup: Scott Addict. DA 7900. DA C24 Clinchers. Summary: This is a strange review for me because I've long been a Campag fan. Before I go any...

IRVINE, Calif - Brian Nygaard of the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Team Project jointly announced today with Trek a long term partnership that will equip 2010 Tour runner-up Andy Schleck and his brother Frank with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Trek is tasked as the official Equipment Supplier and Advisor of...

Featured Review: Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850-C24-TL Wheelset by pmause MSRP: $1400 Review Date: May 27, 2010 Overall Rating: 5 of 5 Value Rating: 5 of 5 Summary: These wheels are amazing! The ride is amazingly smooth and they corner like a fiend. They're quite light at around 1450g, but the DA...

RICHMOND, Virginia - The sixth annual edition of the Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle Show concluded on Sunday afternoon, 28th February. A highly successful show, with an unprecedented three tandems receiving honors at the show awards, this might be recalled as 'year of the tandems.' An...

Summary: Day Two of the Shimano North American Handmade Bicycle Show drew 3600 people, and the exhibitors enjoyed another day with well-informed attendees. Industry insiders reported healthy sales trends. The Shimano Bike of the Day was awarded to Sycip, and the Blue Moon Happy Hour was another...

Markus Storck has been working in the wind tunnel apparently. We just got wind of this new time trial bike from the German bike maker. A few details accompanied the photos, here are some of the more interesting points... Most aerodynamic Storck frame ever. THM Scapula F Fork Equipped Carbon...

Reigning World Champion Cento1 Integrates Award-Winning Electronic Groupset Atlanta, GA - Wilier Triestina USA has announced the special order availability of its reigning World Road Champion model, the Cento1, in a version modified specifically for use with Shimano's acclaimed electronic...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Shimano Dura...

Ultegra SL Wheelset Review by Gary Lee Shimano Ultegra SL WH-6600G 24mm 6061 Aluminum rims Offset rear rim increases rear wheel rigidity Bladed & butted spokes, 16 front/20 rear Oversized hub and axle Ice Grey in color 10-speed compatible only Weight - 1,680g (pair) MSRP - $530 The Ultegra...

Shimano announced today that Dura-Ace Di2 7970 Electronic Groupset is in fact ready for production and will be available in January 2009! For years, Shimano has been testing prototypes of its electronic Dura-Ace system. Pictures have surfaced from time to time of teams in the peloton that were...

VCRC Ceramic Bottom Bracket (Shimano Compatible) VCRC Grade 5 Full Ceramic Si3N4 Balls w/ ABEC 5 Races English 68mm Actual weighed weight: 98g MSRP - $179.95 Company website - www.velocarbon.com To go ceramic or not to go ceramic has been a hotly debated topic for some time now. Cost...

Irvine, CA - Shimano introduces the all new 7900 series Dura-Ace. The new mechanical Dura-Ace group loses over 135g while maintaining it's legendary durability and improving performance and ergonomics. Since 1973, Shimano's Dura-Ace components have been at the forefront of pro racing and...