DISRAELI GEARS
The Eagle was Shimano’s attempt to wrest control of their brand back from Schwinn - at the time the most powerful bicycle manufacturer in the world. The Eagle met all Schwinn’s requirements, particularly the bashguard and the ‘cable saver’ sprung cable clamp, but it was Shimano’s own model.
This, last, style has an integrated bashguard - formed from the same piece of steel as the rear knuckle.
Browse associated documents.
US Patent # 3,973,447 - Shimano
US Patent # 3,973,447 - Shimano
A Complete Line of Shimano (1975) page 15 - scan 16 of 36
A Complete Line of Shimano (1975) page 15 - scan 16 of 36
Japan's Bicycle Guide 1975 page 128 - scan 3 of 4
Japan's Bicycle Guide 1975 page 128 - scan 3 of 4
Japan's Bicycle Guide 1976 page 150 - scan 2 of 3
Japan's Bicycle Guide 1976 page 150 - scan 2 of 3
Shimano Bicycle Parts - 1978 scan 23 of 27
Shimano Bicycle Parts - 1978 scan 23 of 27
New Cycling 05/1981 - Derailleur Collection page 51 - scan 40 of 178
New Cycling 05/1981 - Derailleur Collection page 51 - scan 40 of 178