If you feel the story below about the bike trade's dearth of statistics is a bit depressing, here's a pretty picture that may cheer you up. Rad feminists and prudes should look away now...

Here’s some light relief from Shimano

Yep, it’s a picture of a nearly nude woman astride a bike.

It was sent by Eduard Aguilera, PR officer for Shimano Europe.

Tongue firmly in cheek, he asked:

"Have you seen how beautiful the XTR shifters and brakelevers look from a front view?"

Complaints/praise should go direct to Aguilera!

Eduard.Aguilera@shimano-eu.com

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