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Old 07-07-20, 11:54 AM
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Former head of Shimano died Friday

Dunno if this interests anyone, but the former head of Shimano died Friday.
https://bykeithbrown.com/2020/07/07/...ts-giant-dies/
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I think this https://www.bikeforums.net/blogger-s-forum/ is where you are supposed to promote your blog.
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Totally did not know that. Thanks, mister!
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Yep, makes it easier for folks to follow when they know where to look for it
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I think most cyclist would have at least a passing interest in that fact. May he rest in peace.
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the guy didn't have any of there own kids & sold Shinano stuff?
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Huh, yeah, that does kind of strike a cord with me. When I first started mountain biking, I had Shimano components, and I remember shifting under hard load going uphill, and saying to myself, “Thank you, Mr. Shimano!”
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Son & Heir to the Founder,,..
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