SHIMANO
Dura-Ace
Shimano Dura Ace was the first to battle the Campagnolo dominance of high end racing componentry.
The "Crane" derailleur!
The first D.A. hubs!
A new pattern in the D.A. cranks...
The short-lived DA center pull brake
The side pull brake set!
Shimano AX
Introduced in 1981, AX parts were perhaps one of the most audacious efforts to redesign modern racing “gear.” The aerodynamic-to-the-max effort made the AX truly ahead of its time! Sadly (?) the world was not ready for this futuristic group and after two years of production, the plug was pulled!
David Ware and Wayne Stetina at speed on their AX equipped Tommasini bikes in 1982.
Dura Ace AX group
AX 600 stem
