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Interview: Kozo Shimano on Lance Armstrong

Lance and Kozo Shimano, with the special black DuraAce gruppo.

  • Lance Armstrong, racing the 2003 Tour prologue in Paris.
  • The Shimano pedals of Lance Armstrong.
  • 1999: Armstrong and Shimano's first Tour victory, beginning a string of amazing results.
  • Lance and Kozo Shimano, with the special black DuraAce gruppo.
  • Armstrong's 1999 Tour-winning Trek in the Osaka bike museum, with other Shimano-equipped bikes.
  • Armstrong powered his way to several Tour time trial victories.
  • Armstrong was always very particular about his pedals and gear.

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Lance and Kozo Shimano, with the special black DuraAce gruppo.

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