Shimano STEPS
Summary Shimano STEPS (Shimano Total Electric Power System) is a modular, integrated e-bike drive platform developed by Shimano. It combines mid-drive motors, lithium-ion batteries, controllers, and firmware to…
Velopedia Entries
An evolving encyclopedia of cycling brands, technologies, components, and history.
Leverage Ratio
Summary Leverage ratio describes the mechanical relationship between rear wheel movement and rear shock compression in a full-suspension mountain bike. It reflects how much force and motion are…
VPP Suspension
Summary VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) is a dual-link rear suspension design that uses two counter-rotating links to create a moving or “virtual” pivot location. Unlike fixed single pivots…
Anti-Squat
Summary Anti-squat is a suspension kinematic property that determines how much a bicycle’s rear suspension resists compression under pedaling forces. It plays a critical role in how efficiently…
Suspension Kinematics
Summary Kinematics in bicycle suspension refers to the motion behavior of the rear axle and shock as the suspension compresses and rebounds. It defines how forces are transmitted…
Birth of the Mountain Bike
Summary The mountain bike was born in the 1970s as a response to the limitations of road bikes on rugged terrain. It began with a group of California…
Shimano
Summary Shimano is a Japanese bicycle component manufacturer known for producing complete drivetrain, braking, and e-bike systems across all cycling disciplines. A leader in both mechanical and electronic…
SRAM
Summary SRAM is an American bicycle component manufacturer known for pioneering trigger shifters, 1× drivetrain systems, and wireless electronic shifting. It produces complete systems for road, mountain, gravel,…
Thru-Axles
Summary Thru-axles are a wheel mounting system used in modern bicycles that pass through the hub and directly thread into the frame or fork. They improve stiffness, wheel…
Bosch Performance Line
Summary The Bosch Performance Line is a mid-drive e-bike motor system designed to provide smooth, intuitive pedal assist for a wide range of riders. It balances power and…
DW-Link Suspension
Summary DW-Link is a patented dual-link rear suspension system developed by engineer Dave Weagle. It’s designed to improve pedaling efficiency, traction, and braking control by precisely shaping axle…