Best Cycling Tech Invention? | Shimano Indexed Shifting

Clock00:00, Sunday 16th May 2021

In 1984, Shimano revolutionised how cyclists change gear. Shimano's indexed shifting, or SIS, meant riders could confidently and quickly shift gear on their bike without having to make fine adjustments on the fly whilst trying to race! In this video, Alex gives you a run down of what SIS actually is, and how it changed cycling forever!

In association with Shimano: www.shimano.com

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