Founded by Shozaburo Shimano in 1921, Shimano base its headquarters in Sakai, Japan and is famous for producing bicycle components. Shimano is the leader of the global bicycle component market, commanding approximately 50% of the market share. It is a multinational corporation with over 7 700 staff members and offices in 21 countries. Its products include drivetrains, brakes, wheels and pedal components for road, mountain and hybrid bikes.