Switch Infinity
Summary Switch Infinity is a patented suspension platform developed by Yeti Cycles and Fox Racing Shox. It features a translating pivot mechanism designed to optimize anti-squat and axle…
Velopedia Entries
An evolving encyclopedia of cycling brands, technologies, components, and history.
Chainline
Summary Chainline refers to the lateral alignment between a bike’s front chainring(s) and rear cog(s). It plays a key role in drivetrain efficiency, shifting performance, and wear by…
Power Meter
Summary A power meter is a bicycle component that measures a rider’s power output in watts, providing direct insight into performance, training load, and physiological efficiency. It's widely…
Friction Shifting
Summary Friction shifting is a manual gear-changing system where the rider controls derailleur position using a smooth, continuous lever movement—without clicks or detents. Once standard on all multi-speed…
Indexed Shifting
Summary Indexed shifting is a gear-changing system that uses pre-defined detents—clicks—in the shifter to correspond with each gear position on the cassette or chainrings. It allows precise, repeatable…
Trek
Summary Trek is one of the largest and most influential bicycle brands in the world, known for its commitment to innovation, in-house engineering, and a wide-ranging catalog that…
Oval Chainring
Summary An oval chainring is a non-circular chainring designed to smooth out pedaling dynamics by varying the gear ratio through the crank’s rotation. The goal is to improve…
Yeti Cycles
Summary Yeti Cycles is a high-performance mountain bike brand founded in 1985 and known for its deep racing roots, cutting-edge suspension platforms, and unapologetic commitment to aggressive trail…
Wolf Tooth
Summary Wolf Tooth is a U.S.-based cycling components manufacturer known for high-quality drivetrain parts, precision-machined accessories, and clever solutions to modern compatibility challenges. Built on a foundation of…
Cadence Sensor
Summary A cadence sensor is a device used in e-bike systems to detect when and how fast a rider is pedaling. It signals the motor to engage once…
Pedal Assist (PAS)
Summary Pedal Assist, often abbreviated as PAS, refers to a control system in electric bicycles where the motor provides power only while the rider is pedaling. It uses…
Torque Sensor
Summary A torque sensor is a device that measures the force a rider applies to the pedals and converts it into electrical signals to control motor assistance in…