In business since 1946, Shinko began by making bicycle tires and tubes. In 1998 they bought the Yokohama Rubber Company's motorcycle tire business and molds, and now market these under the Shinko name.

While Shinko is probably less known to Americans than several other Japanese tire companies, they are gradually becoming noticed by at least a few groups of motorcyclists. As Kenda did some years ago, Shinko has entered the motorcycle tire market by offering a decent tire at a low price; in fact, the Shinko Advance radial can be had for about half (or even less) the cost of most brands for a comparable tire.

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The graduating high school student is expected to use his trusted racing YKKBike carbon fibre machine of Ridley frame, Token wheels, Lazer helmet, Fizik saddle, FSA stem and Kenda tires. A top 10 finish will be his target considering that adult and experienced riders from Ormoc, Cebu and the Visayas are expected to slug it out for the top spots in the race organized by Ormoc City Medical Society Bike Tour headed by Dr. Gatchalian. CEBUANO junior cyclist Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo plunges back into action today as he competes in the 70 kilometer road race of the Ormoc City Bike Tour in Leyte. The Cebu delegation will be headed by JV Araneta with defending champion Art Lambo, triathlete Andrew Ong, Cesar Salazar and the rest of the Cebu Cycling executive riders. The 16-year old biking prodigy is gunning for a decent finish as he takes on the unfamiliar terrain of Ormoc. The PAREF-Springdale student, a three-time champion of the Philippines Premier Cycling League, is confident that his recent triumphs in the Tour of Bohol last month will carry him through the grueling race.

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