500 was Shimano's first "famous" touring group in the 70's. It was the forefather of the 600 full group, which was introduced in 1976. But they still produced 500 as a cheaper alternative of 600. End date also unknown but it seems, they stopped producing in the early 1980's.
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| Category | Photo | Name | Years | Added |
| Brakes |  | Shimano 500 center-pull | ? - Late 1970's | 02/23/10 |
| Front Derailleurs |  | Shimano 50, EC-100 | 1975 - ? | 11/01/07 |
| Front Derailleurs |  | Shimano EC-500 | 1978 - Early 1980's | 02/06/10 |
| Rear Derailleurs |  | Shimano DC-100, 500 | Mid 1970's - Early 1980's | 12/12/07 |
| Rear Derailleurs |  | Shimano DC-110, 500GS | Mid 1970's - ? | 12/12/07 |
