Launched by the Japanese bicycle manufacturer Shimano in early 1981, this time trial aerodynamic bicycle was intended to revolutionize the bicycle industry. The unique frame is made up of round and flat tubes from Tange industries and lugs from Shimano.
The bike was designed as a whole concept and everything had to contribute to lower the wind resistance. This is evidenced by the flat tubes of the frame, the flat drinking bottle and holder, the gear levers on top of the frame and not on the sides, the aerodynamic brake pads and the brake cables integrated in the handlebars. This concept was actually revolutionary!
The main bicycle manufacturers in Belgium, the Netherlands and France that imported this bicycle and supplied it with their decals are Norta and Jan Janssen, but others such as Koga Myata, Motobecane and Gazelle also did this.
Date registration 24 november 2016
Brand: Shimano
Model: Aero 600 ax
Year: vermoedelijk 1981
Serial number: 2B12757
Material frame: staal
Country of production: Japan
Owner: Günther Desaever
Components:
- Groupset Shimano 600 ax aero
- Saddle: Brooks Vitesse 600
