Garth Libre a écrit:
>I have not yet thought about the order of
>importance but here is my list -- warning some
>items decidedly on list and some off :
>
>1) paralelogram derailleur
1.a) The freewheel
1.b) The derailer (dérailleur) period.
1.c) Caliper brakes
1.d) Metal rims
>7) double butted tubing (I still can't believe
>such a thing is possible to manufacture - what a
>marvelous technological improvement that was.)
Nope, double butted tubing is _older_ than the TdF.
11) Quick release hubs
12) Electronic cyclometers
13) Heart monitors
Outside of racing, the most important development in bicycle technology in my lifetime is the L.E.D. tail light.
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