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The parts that move a bike, explained without the marketing. We cover chains, sprockets, chainrings and the lab testing that tells you what is really fast.
We write about drivetrain technology because it matters twice. It decides how long a commuter's or a fleet's bike stays on the road. And in elite racing it decides results, which means it decides odds. Every piece here links the engineering to what it changes on the road and on the track.
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Dual-Engagement Sprockets Explained: The Biggest Change to the Chain Drive in a Century
The roller chain has barely changed since the 19th century. Dual-engagement tooth profiles drive the chain on both sides of each tooth. How …

How Much Power Does a Bike Chain Waste? Drivetrain Efficiency Testing Explained
A good bicycle drivetrain is around 97 to 98.5 percent efficient. Measuring the last percent is surprisingly hard. How labs test chains and …

Chain Wear: How to Measure It and When to Replace
A worn chain eats sprockets, wastes power and fails at the worst moment. How to measure chain stretch, when to replace, and how fleets and r…