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Product Engineer Tim Gerrits showing that it's all in the details.
KARSTEN KROON
Shimano test rider Karsten Kroon, who explored the limits of the new Shimano DURA-ACE disc brakes is also joining the DURA-ACE Press Camp to share his experiences with the new DURA-ACE R9100 Series.
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Test to the max! #Waterproof
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Maintenance is a daily routine for our tech reps.
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It's our goal to give the press the best insights about the new technologies.
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Journalists were able to choose their favorite bike of Shimano sponsored World Tour teams
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Some final details assembled by our tech reps
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Journalists were fit to their best position by our friends from Bikefitting.com
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Preparation is key!
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The R9100 Series crankset. Built to handle the pressure
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The first rides with the new DURA-ACE Series in the "not so typical" Spanish weather
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What do you think of the marvellous replica bike of Peter Sagan? Fully equipped with the new DURA-ACE R9170 groupset
BIKERADAR
"The hydraulic/Di2 9170 hood is virtually the same size at 9000's rim brake Di2 hood, and it's almost identical in volume to the new 9100 mechanical hood." Read more...
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E-TUBE PROJECT
Shimano's product engineer Tim Gerrits demonstrates the E-TUBE project for iPad. The E-TUBE application allows you to update your bicycle's firmware and change Di2 when connected to a PC, iPad or iPhone. You can find all the details on our website or download the application on your iPad or iPhone.
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Depsite the bad weather conditions all of the press went out for testing. Luckily they were supported with spare parts, spare wheels and dry clothes by the "Coches Azules," our Shimano Neutral Support team in Spain.