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WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/10/2021 11:48am If anyone is ever wondering how far the bike industry is, as far as technological advancements, here's a good one to put some perspective on currently available bikes. Shimano are working on machine learning and artificial intelligence models for bikes. I'd say this is likely going to be for a commuter-type bike, but they do state this system can control...
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WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/16/2021 3:43pm I recently wrote about a sustainability/manufacturing technical innovation that SRAM have worked out. It appears as though they've developed an in-house carbon recycling process for the carbon they would normally just trash. They take their machined carbon scrap, which is generally useless without a recycling process, and can create molding compounds (think car bumpers) using their new process. The very...
WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/22/2021 6:43am
Burgh Liked a comment about Feature A Completely Wireless Bike? Brakes, Shifting and Suspension!
3/17/2021 12:43pm
Couldn't agree with your "Why" paragraph more!
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khai Liked a comment about Feature A Completely Wireless Bike? Brakes, Shifting and Suspension!
3/16/2021 12:04pm
UNLIMITED BAR SPINS!!!!! I mean, most of us can't x-up, buy you know - it's the cables getting in the way...
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khai Liked a comment about Feature A Completely Wireless Bike? Brakes, Shifting and Suspension!
3/16/2021 12:04pm
UNLIMITED BAR SPINS!!!!! I mean, most of us can't x-up, buy you know - it's the cables getting in the way...
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khai Liked a comment about Feature A Completely Wireless Bike? Brakes, Shifting and Suspension!
3/16/2021 12:04pm
UNLIMITED BAR SPINS!!!!! I mean, most of us can't x-up, buy you know - it's the cables getting in the way...
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WheelBased Added a new Feature A Completely Wireless Bike? Brakes, Shifting and Suspension!
3/16/2021 8:08am
In this article, we’ll be discussing a Control Apparatus, Control System, and Electric Component for Human-Powered Vehicle by Shimano, US publication 20210061412. The publication date is March 4th...
WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
3/1/2021 12:37pm SRAM are developing a mechanical anti-dive/pitch/endo system, where the bike has a dual-use lever that sends fluid to a rear caliper, and the rear caliper sends fluid to the front caliper. The new part here is that the rear caliper pivots. When the pads grab the rotor, the caliper is sent forward and a little valve hits a bumper to...
WheelBased Added a comment about video Leatt Heritage Video Series Episode 1 - The Origin
2/16/2021 1:07pm
This should be the first Leatt patent, filed in the EU, in 2004. And here's its American counterpart, from 2006, if anyone is interested. Basic design hasn't changed in a while.
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WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
2/5/2021 12:48pm
WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
2/5/2021 9:26am Shimano are developing a new wireless twist grip that can control your shifting, dropper, and suspension from just the handlebars. I'm going to assume this will be on the XC circuit at some point. https://wheelbased.com/2021/02/04/1485/
WheelBased Started a new thread Shimano's Wireless system to compete with SRAM AXS
2/3/2021 2:04pm In response to the PB article published this morning about the Shimano wireless system, we wrote an article on Jan. 11th about the patent filing on this new tech. There's way more information on the system in this article. We even show a wireless fork system they're developing. "Unfortunately, the juiciest parts of the applications, including pictures of the components...
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano's Wireless system to compete with SRAM AXS
2/2/2021 5:15pm
I have Di2 at the moment so no need to really upgrade, but it is VERY good and I imagine this new system will be better. Only issue with Di2 is the price when you break a mech, I'm onto my 3rd one now which is getting pricey.
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WeaselSqueezer Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano's Wireless system to compete with SRAM AXS
2/2/2021 5:15pm
That is very true, I love DIY solutions!
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jonkranked Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano's Wireless system to compete with SRAM AXS
2/2/2021 5:15pm
now which will get to market first... this or the new Saint group. :puts on tinfoil: wireless saint group!
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dylanemdasilva Liked a reply to forum topic Shimano's Wireless system to compete with SRAM AXS
2/1/2021 4:42pm
I'm excited to see the finished product. I used to be a Shimano fan but recently decided to buy the AXS system. I have to say it works exceptionally well. I've smashed it on multiple occasions harder than any mechanical derailleur could handle once and it shifts perfectly.
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dylanemdasilva Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/29/2021 7:23am
So interesting! Yeti design team was some wild ideas
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WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/28/2021 4:17pm You guys/girls are going to love this one. How about a new proprietary tubeless stem system from Specialized. https://wheelbased.com/2021/01/28/tubeless-valve-assembly-by-specialized/
WheelBased Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/25/2021 4:55pm Here's a strange one. Yeti have applied to patent a linear derailleur. They're using a 6R linkage system that moves the derailleur in a perfectly linear path. Yeti say this will be smaller, lighter, simpler, and allow for more freedom for designers. Additionally, Yeti say this will improve the performance of the derailleur system. The cool part for me is...