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Power Meter
A cycling power meter measures the mechanical power a rider produces and reports it in watts. Most systems determine […]
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Functional Threshold Power
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is a cycling performance metric used to estimate the highest power a rider can sustain […]
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Chain Guide
A chain guide is a drivetrain component that limits chain movement around the chainring to reduce the chance of […]
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Narrow-Wide Chainring
A narrow-wide chainring uses alternating tooth widths that correspond to the alternating inner and outer links of a bicycle […]
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Chainring Offset
Chainring offset is the lateral distance between a chainring’s mounting surface and the center plane of its teeth. It […]
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Shimano STEPS
Shimano STEPS—originally short for Shimano Total Electric Power System—is Shimano’s integrated e-bike component platform. The name has covered more […]
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Four-Bar Suspension
Four-bar suspension is a family of bicycle suspension systems built around four rigid members connected in a closed loop […]
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Split Pivot Suspension
Split Pivot is a four-bar rear suspension system developed by David Weagle and identified by a linkage pivot concentric […]
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Maestro Suspension
Maestro is Giant Bicycles’ dual-short-link rear suspension system. A rigid rear triangle is connected to the main frame by […]
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Bosch Performance Line
Bosch Performance Line is a mid-drive e-bike motor family designed primarily for commuting, trekking, touring, and general-purpose riding. The […]
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Chainline
Chainline is the lateral position of a bicycle’s chainring relative to the frame centerline and rear sprockets. Correct chainline […]
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Bosch Performance Line CX
The Bosch Performance Line CX is a mid-drive e-bike motor developed specifically for performance mountain biking. Introduced in 2015, […]
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