Disk brakes grab the market
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Disk brake manufacturers are gaining strong ground in the bicycle industry with the growing trend towards all-terrain bikes designed for enhanced speeds. The most common disc brake models used in bike designs include Hayes' hydraulic brake system and Rock Shox's cable-actuated disc brakes.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1997
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Suspension-fork makers are seeing double
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Suspension-fork manufacturers commonly employ the super-stout double-clamp design in their latest product lines. The design offers steering precision and strength for speed riding on rough terrains. Rock Shox uses air spring technology in its Superlight Integrated fork design.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1997
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Against the tide
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Terry Precision Cycles manufactures bikes and accessories applicable to female cyclists. These bikes have shorter top tubes, smaller front wheels, short-reach stems and cranks, and narrower bars. The company also offers cycling apparels for women and maternity bike shorts.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
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