Want a good laugh? Read Livestrong's 'History of Dura Ace 600'!

[FiveAlpha]

Shimano 600 History | Livestrong.com

Shimano first introduced Dura-Ace 600 group sets in the 1983 as an alternative to more expensive recreational bicycle accessories. Components included derailleurs, side pull brakes and gear sets. Affordable pricing resulted in a degree of popularity that eventually attracted competition cycling...

www.livestrong.com

Almost every single thing stated, is wrong.

My favourite part:

"As a result, Shimano expanded the Dura-Ace 600 line to include dual shift levers, multi-speed gear sets and bottom bracket hubs."

Reminds me - I need to service my bottom bracket hubs this weekend.

 

[pigman]

Lol

Who the hell wrote that piece?

 

[non-fixie]

Lol

Who the hell wrote that piece?

William Machin, a 50-year old construction worker who likes horses. And, according to Livestrong's editorial standards, carefully assessed and trained.

 

[hamster]

It reads to me as if it was auto-translated from Japanese. Or perhaps by using a Japanese-Greek and Greek-English dictionary.

 

[badgermat]

Quite keen to get hold of a side-pull gear set though

bm

 

[Peachy!]

What utter dross.

 

[Carge]

But not as good as his "How to convert your bike to a tricycle" article - have your wood blocks at the ready

https://www.livestrong.com/article/435600-how-can-i-convert-my-bike-to-a-tricycle/