Plush post revival: skeptical about the hottest new category of bike bouncers? Our guide to suspension seatposts may change your mind
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Product tests reveal that suspension seatposts make bicycles lighter, easier to control and less tiring. Telescopic posts allow proper angling for big bumps by changing saddle-crank distance while the more comfortable four-bar posts change distance from the saddle to the handlebar.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
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CNC: dream or delusion?
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Bicycle parts are being made by machines equipped with computer numerical control, a process adapted from the aerospace industry. These parts are made from billets instead of being forged, and are thus prone to stress despite being lighter.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1995
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The state of suspension
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Bicycle shops offer a wide array of full-suspension types. Cyclists can choose from various suspension designs that would fit their preferences. Numerous designs for bike suspensions is presented.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
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