Shimano road clothing: a comprehensive overview

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As one of the big three component manufacturers, sometimes Shimano’s line of soft goods is sometimes overshadowed by its extensive range of parts and accessories — this may be exacerbated by the fact the Japanese brand also owns major clothing brand Pearl Izumi.

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