Evolution of Disc Brakes
Summary Disc brakes are a bicycle braking system that use calipers and rotors to generate stopping force at the wheel […]
History
Friction Shifting
Summary Friction shifting is a manual gear-changing system where the rider controls derailleur position using a smooth, continuous lever movement—without
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 Rise of Full Suspension — 1990s Breakthroughs
Summary The 1990s marked the true emergence of full suspension mountain bikes, as brands introduced innovative designs that transformed off-road
Shimano’s Influence on MTB — From Deore XT to Di2
Summary From the dusty trails of Marin County to the high-tech singletrack of today, Shimano has played a pivotal role
Advent of Carbon Frames
Summary The introduction of carbon fiber frames in the early 1980s marked a radical shift in bicycle design—one that redefined
Birth of the Road Racing Groupset
Summary The birth of the road racing groupset represents a landmark moment in the history of cycling—when previously independent drivetrain
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