2021 Shimano Reels

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by nvbroncrider » Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:32 pm

https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/n ... 200_A.html

US version

Might help explain some things once updated.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by Tony9 » Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:38 pm

The translation of Infinity Drive from Shimano Japan seems to suggest the loss of an Xship bearing. I don't think that's the case. The 19 Ocea Jigger also has Infinity Drive and if you look at the schematics, the Xship bearing is still there. Infinity Drive seems to be a pinion design to get extra support from the spool itself.

The bearing count also supports this. The 14/15 Conquest pretty much maxed out bearings at 12+1. Yet the 21 Conquest has an extra bearing at 13+1 bearings.

1 - Roller bearing
4 - Handle
2 - Levelwind
2 - Spool
2 - Pinion
3 - Driveshaft

Yes 3 on the driveshaft. A Japanese YouTube video I saw show that there's 2 bearings and a spacer at the base of the driveshaft to eliminate in and out handle play.

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Of course, all of this is just speculation at this point until the reel is released. Just stuff I found on the internet.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by nvbroncrider » Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:33 am

Yeah if you look at the cutaways closely you can see it. They have one bearing in the spool tension knob. One where the pinion goes through the gearbox through the frame. My guess is the infinity drive is just the next version of the Xship technology. I can't wait to get my grubby mitts on one. I was just about to order a '14 101HG. Glad I waited.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by PBP » Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:36 am

You are right, now when you pointed out I can see the bearing, it is hardly noticeable on the very top picture explaining the infinity drive.
So 2 pinion bearings are still here, it is just the spool bearing location is moved.

Interesting to see 3 bearings on the handle shaft, I was wondering where the extra bearing is and whats the purpose, good info.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 1:29 pm

I'm still running the Calcutta Conquest 14 model and its still smooth, I do open it up once a year and clean
and add new grease.

Its definitely one of my all time favorite reels.

I will be picking up a 21 model this year.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by Cal » Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:09 am

Just in case you guys didn't know, Japan Tackle is now accepting pre-orders for a few of the Shimano Japan 2021 introductions.
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by freelancer27 » Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:05 pm

I have this reel on my comp list for 2021.

But 700USD??!!!


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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by joekaz » Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:36 am

I noticed the new Scorpion DC has a different palm side plate than the Curado DC. It looks slimmer because the brake dial is on the bottom.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by mrpao » Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:11 am

freelancer27 wrote:
Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:05 pm
I have this reel on my comp list for 2021.

But 700USD??!!!


https://giphy.com/gifs/sesame-street-fa ... Eb7qohbFfE
Holy crap. That's alot of dough.
I thought the old model was expensive enough.
I guess my wallet will say "No" to this new model.
That's okay, my old ones are still running perfectly.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by dennis_rf » Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:32 am

Just wait until it’s actually available... Japanese street prices will be lower.

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by freelancer27 » Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:28 pm

dennis_rf wrote:
Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:32 am
Just wait until it’s actually available... Japanese street prices will be lower.
Yeah. Thats what i am planning to do. Low i need to see the price starting with a "5"

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:14 pm

Where are you guys seeing $700?

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by hokiehi » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:08 pm

BRONZEBACK32 wrote:
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:14 pm
Where are you guys seeing $700?
MSRP 77,000 yen converts to above $700

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by Jbc88 » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:19 pm

Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:41 pm
SLX BFS should cone around 185USD or so street price. Not terrible for a ready to go BFS reel that isnt an AliExpress reel.

Was hoping for something different but, it has its perks.
Depending on what site, its a little over $200 🤷‍♂️

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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

Post by Drakestar » Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:08 pm

BRONZEBACK32 wrote:
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:14 pm
Where are you guys seeing $700?
The product page says this in the models section: “ Delivery starts at the end of March, your price $703, $100 deposit”.

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