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CeramicSpeed, Driven, Jason Smith, Tech, Tech news - May 11, 2021

Driven hits US$1 million funding goal in just two days

The shaft-drive concept initially developed by CeramicSpeed will now move toward rideable prototypes.

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Want to back CeramicSpeed’s Driven shaft-drive concept? Now you can

The shifting shaft-drive concept has now split off as a standalone entity and is seeking seed funding.

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Bicycle Chains, Jason Smith, Taya, Tech, Tech news - January 25, 2021

Sorry Taya, your new rollerless chain isn’t an innovation

Taya claims its revolutionary new chain is longer-lasting, quieter, more efficient, and lighter. History says otherwise.

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How to wax a chain: an endless FAQ

So often, what’s old becomes new again. Dropper seat posts, road bikes designed for gravel roads, suspended stems, and tan wall tyres – yep, all old ideas. Another thing on that list is chain waxing: the practice of dunking a bicycle chain into a pot of molten wax. Riders in the past commonly did this …

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How many watts does a dirty chain steal?

I’ve taken some pretty deep dives into the topic of chains over the past few years, and the common theme throughout is that having a clean chain is not only a more cost-effective way of riding, but it’s also more efficient, too. While the cost savings from using a good lube suited to your riding …

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