Tech advancements in cycling

[ColinJ]

The roller-chain was coeval with the first bicycles.

Ooh, I've learned a new word! I'm surprised that I haven't come across that one before.

 

[Jameshow]

Sti and clipless pedals.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Sti and clipless pedals.

Agreed, particularly STI which transformed gear shifting.

 

[roley poley]

epicyclic hub gears and freewheels

 

[Mr Celine]

Thumb holes in winter cycling jackets.

 

[roley poley]

Bowden cables

 

[mustang1]

Zertz inserts.

Oh wait, we're taking about advancements.
Yeah I'm with @13 rider : GPS units.

 

[Bollo]

EPO

 

[Dogtrousers]

Thumb holes in winter cycling jackets.

And in base layers.

Just thumb holes in general.

 

[Ian H]

Concealed cables.

If you don't like cables, get a fixed-wheel.

 

[gzoom]

EPO

This makes me smile......Though these days we should also thank the British Thoracic Society for their clear guidance on Asthma diagnosis as many pro cyclist suffer from that it seems .

 

[AndyRM]

The rear derailleur has always seemed fairly significant to me.

 

[Drago]

I'm a numbnuts.

 

[AndyRM]

Wrong thread?

 

[Drago]

Yeah, sheet, sorry Andy!