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Shimano Enters Top-30 Japanese Industry Listing
Brand consultancy, Interbrand, has launched its annual report of Japans top brands, ranking a total of the leading thirty to date based in the monetary value of the brands. The only newcomer in the top-30 is Shimano on the 27th position valued at US$ »
Ludo Launched Cycle Passion Bike Store Concept
Ludo NV, Belgium based bike maker and importer of Scott, DT Swiss, Crankbrothers, Argon18 and others has introduced a bike store concept for its local market. As Scott does not intend to open concept stores like Giant and Specialized we have developed »
Shimano Launches 11-Speed Internal Hub Gear
Shimano is currently on Tour in Europe meeting their OE customers for the new product presentation (NPP). Among the 2011 products, the component maker announced the next step in internal hub gear technology. One of the remarkable new components is the Alfine 11-speed
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Selle Royal Gains Access to Asian Industry & Markets
Selle Royal SpA has taken over Jiangyin Justek Vehicle Co. Ltd. which is the largest saddle maker in China. The acquisition provides Selle Royal access to Asian OE bike makers as well as the fast growing Asian consumer markets. With the purchase of
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In its strive to make the best possible carbon wheelset, Taiwanese producer Pro-Lite has developed the Rome 5-spoke carbon wheel. According to Pro-Lite a 5 spoke concept has several advantages. Above all, it is stronger than any of its predecessors. Another important benefit is