DW6 Suspension
Summary DW6 is a modern dual-link rear suspension platform developed by Dave Weagle as an evolution of earlier DW-Link concepts. […]
Technology
Compression Damping
Summary Compression damping controls how a bicycle’s suspension resists movement as it compresses under load from impacts, braking, pedaling, or
Rebound Damping
Summary Rebound damping controls the speed at which a bicycle’s suspension returns to its extended position after being compressed. By
Heat-Affected Zone
Summary The heat-affected zone (HAZ) is the region of base material adjacent to a welded or brazed joint whose mechanical
Fillet Brazing
Summary Fillet brazing is a bicycle frame construction technique in which frame tubes are joined using brazing filler metal built
TIG Welding
Summary TIG welding is a metal-joining process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create a fusion weld, with filler
Brazing
Summary Brazing is a metal-joining process that uses a filler metal melted at a lower temperature than the base materials
Tube-to-Tube Construction
Summary Tube-to-tube construction is a bicycle frame manufacturing method in which individual tubes are fabricated separately and then joined together
Monocoque Frame
Summary A monocoque frame is a bicycle frame design in which structural loads are carried primarily by the outer shell
Void Content
Summary Void content refers to the proportion of microscopic air pockets or empty spaces trapped within a composite material, most
Wheel Dish
Summary Wheel dish refers to the lateral centering of a bicycle wheel’s rim relative to the hub and frame. A
Firmware
Summary Firmware is the embedded software that controls how electronic hardware behaves at a fundamental level. In modern cycling systems—particularly