Cadence Sensor
Summary A cadence sensor is a device used in e-bike systems to detect when and how fast a rider is […]
Technology
Torque Sensor
Summary A torque sensor is a device that measures the force a rider applies to the pedals and converts it
Prepreg Carbon
Summary Prepreg carbon refers to carbon fiber sheets that have been pre-impregnated with resin, allowing for precise control of fiber-to-resin
Layup Schedule
Summary A layup schedule is a detailed plan that defines the number, orientation, and placement of composite fiber layers—typically carbon
Bladder Molding
Summary Bladder molding is a composite manufacturing process used to create hollow carbon fiber structures, most notably bicycle frames and
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
Summary Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) is a closed-mold composite manufacturing process that injects liquid resin into a mold cavity preloaded
I-Spec
Summary I-Spec (Integration Specification) is Shimano’s integrated mounting system that allows compatible shifters and brake levers to share a single
Hyperglide
Summary Hyperglide is Shimano’s original cassette ramping technology that dramatically improved indexed gear shifting in multi-speed drivetrains. First introduced in
Hyperglide+
Summary Hyperglide+ is Shimano’s next-generation shifting technology developed to improve chain engagement, gear transitions, and drivetrain performance under load. It
Single Pivot Suspension
Summary Single pivot is a foundational rear suspension design in mountain biking, where the rear wheel moves in an arc
Faux-Bar Suspension
Summary Faux‑bar suspension is a rear suspension design that resembles a true four‑bar layout at a glance but functions as
Horst Link Suspension
Summary Horst Link is a four-bar rear suspension layout that places the critical rearmost pivot on the chainstay, just forward