Exage 500EX A500
- Model number
- A500
- Year range
- 1989 – end year not documented
10 components listed for this groupset. Other parts may not have been added yet.
Shimano
Bottom Bracket BB-A450Exage bottom bracket
Shimano
Cassettes CS-HG50Exage seven-speed cassette (I group)
Shimano
Crankset FC-A500Exage 500EX Biopace crankset
Shimano
Front Derailleur FD-A500-BExage 500EX band-on front derailleur
Shimano
Rear Hub FH-HG50Exage seven-speed rear hub
Shimano
Front Hub HB-RM50-FShimano quick-release front hub
Shimano
Headset HP-R500Shimano threaded road headset
Shimano
Pedals PD-A550Shimano road pedals with toe clips
Shimano
Rear Derailleur RD-A500Exage 500EX rear derailleur
Shimano
Shifters SL-A500-FCAIExage 500EX braze-on downtube shifters
Sources
- Shimano Dealers’ 1990 Product Manual, page 30: introduction of Exage 500EX (A500); published August 1989 (archived by Disraeli Gears) (opens in new tab)Accessed 2026-11-07
- Shimano Dealers’ 1990 Product Manual, page 31: Exage 500EX road groupset (archived by Disraeli Gears) (opens in new tab)Accessed 2026-11-07
- Shimano Dealers’ 1990 Product Manual, page 32: Exage 500EX component specifications and weights (published August 1989; archived by Disraeli Gears) (opens in new tab)Accessed 2026-11-07