Shimano 13-Speed Dura-Ace Prototype Spotted at Worlds
Mathieu van der Poel raced a prototype 13-speed Shimano Dura-Ace groupset at the UCI Road World Championships, marking a rare instance of unannounced component technology appearing at cycling's top competitive stage. For the trade, it signals that Shimano is actively developing beyond the current 12-speed ceiling in its flagship road line.
- Van der Poel raced a prototype 13-speed Dura-Ace at the World Championships.
- Shimano has not officially announced a 13-speed Dura-Ace product.
- Real-race testing at Worlds-level suggests development is well advanced.
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