Shimano Dura-Ace EX RD-7200 Rear Derailleur in Original Box (NOS)

The Story
Introduced at the turn of the 1980s, the Shimano Dura-Ace EX 7200 series represented a major technological leap in professional road racing components. The centerpiece of the group, the RD-7200 rear derailleur, combined Shimano's patented double-servo pantograph geometry with the ingenious "Hatch-Plate Mechanism" (Hexagon Release)—allowing mechanics and riders to open the pulley cage with an Allen key and install or remove the rear derailleur without splitting the chain.

Stamped with the Shimano date code "GK" (November 1982), this specific RD-7200 is a true time-capsule collector's piece: New Old Stock (NOS) and complete in its original Shimano Dura-Ace EX box. It includes the factory-sealed hardware bag (containing the stainless steel cable housing loop, end caps, and the dedicated hex key), the original Dura-Ace EX prism sticker, and the fold-out service instruction sheet. An unrepeatable find for a museum-grade early-1980s road bike restoration.

Specifications
• Brand: Shimano
• Groupset / Model: Dura-Ace EX (RD-7200)
• Part Number: 2-54511013
• Date Code: GK (November 1982)
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Cage Type: Short Cage (Road Racing) with Hatch-Plate Hexagon Release mechanism
• Pivot Design: Double-Servo Pantograph with dual spring tension adjustment
• Pulleys: Sealed bearing upper guide pulley & aero-covered lower tension pulley
• Material: Cold-forged, high-polish anodized aluminum alloy
• Included: RD-7200 rear derailleur, original box, factory-sealed accessory bag (cable housing, ferrules & hex wrench), original Dura-Ace EX decal, and service manual

Condition
• Cosmetic: New Old Stock (NOS) / New In Box (NIB). The derailleur is completely unused and unmounted, retaining its brilliant factory anodized finish, pristine pulley teeth, and even the original factory grease around the upper pivot bolt. The original cardboard box and manual show light, authentic shelf wear from over four decades of dry storage.
• Mechanical: 100% flawless factory condition. Inspected at our workshop in Munich—all pivots, springs, and sealed pulley bearings operate with factory precision.

Packaging & Worldwide Shipping
All items are shipped from Munich, Germany, using insured DHL / DHL International services with full door-to-door tracking. Every component is carefully wrapped in protective padding and shipped in a sturdy outer box to protect the original vintage packaging.

Shipping Rates (Components & Spare Parts):
• Germany: €8.00
• Europe: €20.00
• Worldwide (Americas & Asia): €50.00
• United Arab Emirates, Australia & New Zealand: €50.00

Note for International Buyers (Outside the EU):
Import duties, customs taxes, and local handling charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These fees are determined by your local customs authority and are the sole responsibility of the buyer.