Bicycle Mechanics - Help.... Identify Shimano Parts

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NuTz4BiKeZ
07-05-03, 03:13 AM
I recently acquired a road bike (unsure of breed) which has Shimano parts.
There is no name other than Shimano but there is a mark like an arrow >>>---> through a "3" or a fancy "W".
Any ideas regarding Quality and Age.
Thanks :)

mechBgon
07-05-03, 11:18 AM
Sounds like Shimano 333. Here's the only photo of a 333 component I could find:
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/Shift37.jpg
Quality? Not sure. Age? I'm guessing the 70's. :) Anyone else got more info to share?
Hunter
07-05-03, 01:04 PM
Yeah 70's more than likely 71. I know that shimaNO made 600 back then, becaue I have a 600 group from 71. However it is a good cahnce it was a affordable gruop speced to compete with Sunotur.

NuTz4BiKeZ
07-05-03, 02:39 PM
The shifters "downtube" have the same adjustment screw set up as the pic but the levers are curved and are suqare on the ends.
Also the rear sprocket has 6 gears.
Also the brake levers have a design like angled slots cut out of them.

Thanks Guys.
NuTz4BiKeZ
07-06-03, 02:31 PM
I have some new info...
Front hub has F 105
Rear Hub has R 105
F Der has FD A 105
R Der has RD A 105
davelo
07-10-03, 03:39 PM
Ugh... sounds like Shimano 105, possibly SC
bikerchas55
08-03-03, 06:55 AM
105 is nice, you should be glad!
boudreaux
08-03-03, 07:23 AM
Does it really matter?
NuTz4BiKeZ
08-03-03, 02:24 PM
boudreaux..... Does it really matter?

Not really I was just a little bit curious :)