Re: [CR]Shimano 600 Arabesque

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 16:28:11 -0700
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Doug Van Cleve" <dvancleve@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Shimano 600 Arabesque
In-Reply-To: <3F6B6DEB.9C322D75@ventoux.com>
References: <000701c37dde$28a1a600$9988e943@5dstx>


It is older than '82 for sure. My brother has a Gitane purchased in Paris by my uncle in '78 or '79 that had the full 600EX group except for the hubs. My uncle had the shop swap out the tubulars for clinchers and the bike came with Maillard low flange hubs. I suspect the original wheels had 600EX hubs (which I think used a 6 speed cassette in back).

Doug Van Cleve Chandler, AZ

At 01:58 PM 9/19/03 -0700, Lee Berg wrote:
>Phil wrote:
> >
> > Anyone know what year the 600 Arabesque was introduced.
> > Phil
> > Clayton,Ohio
>
>
>Here's one data point: I have a Shimano "Technical Information" booklet
>dated "May, 1982" that describes the "Shimano 600EX" derailleurs and
>shift levers and has photos of the parts. The last sentence of the
>introduction documents the "arabesque" moniker:
>
>========================================================
>High precision, lightness and strength, are all necessary requisites for
>today's bicycle components. In bringing these together, Shimano has
>overcome all difficulties associated with the bicycle's drive train by
>implementation of the "System Components" concept. As a result we are
>proud to introduce our newest component series -- Shimano 600 EX with
>many new exciting mechanisms.
>
>The rear derailleur possesses the Hatch-Plate Mechanism which means the
>chain can be removed easily to simplify necessary maintenance. The
>front derailleur incorporates the Trap-Ease Mechanism which allows
>increased ability to shift efficiently, while at the same time reducing
>noise between the chain and the front derailleur.
>
>To round off the high quality of the 600 EX Series, an artistic
>arabesque design has been added.
>========================================================

>

>Lee Berg

>Palo Alto