Shimano

Shimano: From freewheels in Sakai to world-leading innovation

Shimano was founded in 1921 by 26-year-old Shozaburo Shimano in Higashi Minato, Sakai City. What began with a vision to make the perfect freewheel has grown into the world's largest manufacturer of bicycle components.

Shimano is the world's largest manufacturer of derailleurs, hubs, and bicycle components. They probably don't need much of an introduction.

We of course have more Shimano parts in the bike workshop, such as cassettes and chains.