Bladder Molding
Summary Bladder molding is a composite manufacturing process used to create hollow carbon fiber structures, most notably bicycle frames and […]
Technology
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
Boost Spacing
Summary Boost Spacing is a hub and drivetrain standard introduced to widen axle widths, increase spoke bracing angles, and improve
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
VPP Suspension
Summary VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) is a dual-link rear suspension design that uses two counter-rotating links to create a moving
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,