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SRAM
SRAM is an American bicycle component manufacturer founded in Chicago in 1987. The company produces drivetrains, brakes, power meters, […]
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Thru-Axles
A thru-axle is a removable wheel-retention component that passes through closed openings in a bicycle frame or fork, through […]
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DW-Link Suspension
DW-Link is a short dual-link rear-suspension architecture developed by engineer Dave Weagle. The system connects a rigid rear triangle […]
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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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