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ISCG
ISCG is the original International Standard Chain Guide interface introduced in 2003. It defines the position of three threaded […]
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Core terms and principles used to understand bicycle geometry, suspension behavior, setup, performance, and service.
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ISCG-05
ISCG-05 is a standardized frame interface for mounting chain guides, bash guards, and related drivetrain-protection devices near a bicycle’s […]
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Leverage Curve
A leverage curve shows how the mechanical ratio between a bicycle’s rear-wheel movement and shock movement changes through the […]
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DW6 Suspension
DW6 is a six-bar rear-suspension architecture developed by Dave Weagle. Introduced on the Robot Bike Co. R160 in 2016, […]
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Compression Damping
Compression damping controls the hydraulic resistance generated as a bicycle’s suspension compresses. It affects how quickly the fork or […]
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Rebound Damping
Rebound damping controls how quickly a bicycle’s suspension extends after being compressed. It regulates the release of energy stored […]
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Hub Spacing
Hub spacing is the width of a bicycle hub at the surfaces that contact the frame or fork dropouts. […]
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Wheel Dish
Wheel dish describes the lateral position of a bicycle rim relative to the hub’s installation centerline. A correctly dished […]
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Wheelbase
Wheelbase is the horizontal distance between a bicycle’s front and rear wheel axles, normally measured with the wheels pointing […]
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Fork Offset
Fork offset is the perpendicular distance between a bicycle’s steering axis and the center of its front axle. It […]
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Brake Fade
Brake fade is a heat-induced reduction in braking performance. It occurs when brake pads, rotors, rims, hydraulic fluid, or […]
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Brake Modulation
Brake modulation is the rider’s ability to make small, predictable changes in braking force after the pads contact the […]
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