Bafang

105 R7100 Di2

road2022–

The first time Shimano Di2 electronic shifting reached the 105 tier — democratized Di2. Before R7150, Di2 was a €2,000+ Ultegra-or-better feature; with R7100, electronic shifting reached a price point

303 Firecrest

road2011–

303 was born from Zipp's obsession with winning Paris-Roubaix — the hardest one-day classic. Cobblestones require wheels that are both fast AND durable. The 303 name carries this heritage. Firecrest p

32 Factory

mtb2002–

Fox 32mm chassis roots trace to early 2000s F-Series XC forks. Modern 'Factory' positioning emerged ~2013. Race-spec XC/Marathon suspension fork, top of Fox lineup for cross-country Fox Factory, Scott

34 Factory

mtb2013–

Fill gap between lightweight 32 (XC) and beefy 36 (AM/Enduro) — a dedicated trail fork with 140-160mm travel Fox Factory, Scotts Valley / Watsonville, California 34 = stanchion diameter in mm. 'Factor

350W BLDC Hub Motor-Wheel (8.5" / 10")

scooter2016–

Cheap commodity replacement part for the Xiaomi M365 — born from the M365's massive global success and the subsequent demand for spares Bafang Electric R&D (Suzhou) for the original Xiaomi OEM contrac

36 Factory

mtb2009–

Freeride and aggressive trail fork — sits between 34 (trail) and 40 (DH). First Fox fork with 36mm stanchions. Fox Factory, Scotts Valley / Watsonville, California 36 = stanchion diameter in mm. 'Fact

36 Performance Elite

mtb2017–

Performance Elite (PE) was introduced ~2017 by Fox to fill the price gap between base Performance (with FIT GRIP cartridge, simpler air spring) and Factory (Kashima Coat, top damper). The strategy: gi

36V / 2A Li-ion Charger (10S, 42.0V output)

scooter2016–

Bundled accessory with the Xiaomi M365 — never sold as a standalone hero product, but became the most-replaced part on the entire M365 platform due to cable wear, plug damage, and units lost during sa

36V 13-15Ah Li-ion Replacement Pack (M365 form factor)

scooter2017–

The Xiaomi M365 launched in 2017 as the first mass-market commuter e-scooter at a sub-€400 price point. Its 36V / 7.8Ah / 280Wh pack — a 10S2P arrangement of LG MH1 18650 cells in an ABS enclosure — s

36V Scooter Controller (15-25A)

scooter2016–

Aftermarket replacement for Xiaomi M365 stock controller — same form factor, similar specs, ~€30-50 vs Xiaomi's ~€80-100 for genuine spare Multiple — Hanjie (Wuxi) and Yongdong (Shenzhen) are the two

36V Scooter LCD/LED Display

scooter2016–

Aftermarket replacement for the Xiaomi M365 integrated dashboard — solving the single most common e-scooter failure point Reverse-engineered by multiple independent Shenzhen factories; no single inven

38 Factory

mtb2020–

Fill gap between 36 (trail/AM) and 40 (DH) — maximum single-crown enduro fork for EWS/EDR racing and aggressive AM riding Fox Factory, Scotts Valley / Watsonville, California. Damper philosophy credit

404 Firecrest

road1993–

404 = approximately 40mm depth (early naming convention) — though modern 404 is 58mm. Name carries heritage. 404 has been Zipp's flagship all-round aero wheelset for ~30 years. Multiple Tour de France

8.5"x2" Pneumatic Scooter Tire (M365 size)

scooter2017–

Inherited from the original Xiaomi Mi M365 — small enough to keep the scooter foldable and lightweight, large enough to handle typical urban pavement Originally Xiaomi + CST collaboration; now an open

808 Firecrest

road

Maximum aerodynamic depth for single-crown wheel — 82mm. Designed for flat racing where aero drag dominates. TT, triathlon, criterium, flat road racing 808 is the default front wheel for serious triat

Atlas

mtb2007–

Premium aluminium flat pedal — Race Face's flagship platform, sitting above Chester (composite) and Aeffect (mid-tier alloy) Race Face engineering, North Vancouver, BC Atlas — named for the Greek tita

Auron

mtb2013–

SR Suntour was known primarily for budget entry-level forks (XCM, XCR) on sub-$500 bikes. Auron was a deliberate push into premium trail/enduro market to prove SR Suntour could compete with Fox and Ro

BBS02

ebike2014–

DIY mid-drive conversion kit — bolt-on retrofit transforming any standard threaded-BB bike into a powerful e-bike. Positioned against expensive factory e-bikes by enabling sub-€1000 conversion of an e

Code RSC

mtb2017–

Flagship 4-piston enduro/DH brake — top of SRAM's hydraulic brake line below the carbon-lever Ultimate trim. Designed to outclass the older Avid Code and to anchor SRAM's gravity-brake reputation agai

Deore M6100

mtb2020–

Entry-tier 12-speed MTB groupset — the same Hyperglide+ shifting and Micro Spline freehub as XT/XTR, in a heavier and rougher-finished package, at roughly half the price. The drivetrain that brings fl

Deore XT M8100

mtb2018–

Mid-to-high-end mechanical 12-speed mountain bike groupset — the workhorse drivetrain for serious recreational and ambitious amateur MTB riders, with race-grade performance at meaningful cost savings

DHX2

mtb2016–

Top-tier 4-way adjustable coil shock for World Cup DH and EWS enduro — maximum traction and tunability in a coil package Fox Factory, Scotts Valley / Watsonville, California DHX = Downhill X (Fox's co

Durolux

mtb

Durolux is SR Suntour's answer to the Fox 38 / RockShox ZEB category — maximum single-crown enduro fork, positioned $350-570 less than premium alternatives.

Flite

road1990–

Early 1990s saddles were heavy (300-400g) and over-padded. Flite broke the mould with sub-200g weight, thin firm padding, flat profile. Immediately adopted by pros.

Float X2

mtb2016–

Best-in-class gravity air shock — delivers coil-like sensitivity and planted feel with air spring progressivity and adjustability Fox Factory RAD (Racing Application Development), Scotts Valley / Wats

Front Suspension Fork (8.5"-10" e-scooter)

scooter2019–

Aftermarket comfort upgrade for the suspension-less Xiaomi M365 — solving the single most-complained-about aspect of the platform Multiple — Monorim R&D in Shenzhen is the most credible; generic forks

Grand Prix 5000

road2018–

GP 4000 S II had dominated for 4 years (2014-2018) and was widely considered the best road tyre money could buy. Continental took huge risk replacing it. Internal codename was '5K' during development.

GX Eagle Transmission

mtb2023–

Mid-tier wireless 12-speed MTB groupset; first 'affordable' T-Type Transmission variant (~$1,099 vs $1,899 X0 vs $2,399 XX). Designed to bring shift-under-load, hangerless durability, and wireless con

LEV Integra

mtb2013–

KS i900 / KS i950 (early KS droppers — mechanical/cable, limited reliability) Affordable hydraulic dropper alternative to RockShox Reverb — same infinite-adjust feel at lower price KS engineering, Tai

Magic Mary

mtb2013–

Part of Super Gravity lineup — along with Rock Razor, Hans Dampf, Dirty Dan Schwalbe R&D, Reichshof, Germany Stevie Smith — 2013 DH World Cup overall winner on Magic Mary Maxxis Minion DHF, Kenda Neve

Marathon

city1983–

Ralf Bohle had been importing Korean tyres since 1973 after finding existing quality insufficient. By 1983, standards were high enough to launch a premium branded product under Schwalbe.

MT5

mtb2014–

Value-priced 4-piston hydraulic disc brake — same calliper body as race-grade MT7 at half the lever price MT = MagnesiumTechnologie historically (early MT-series had magnesium bodies). Now retained as

Pike Ultimate

mtb2014–

Pike announced at Sea Otter Classic April 2013 for MY2014. Immediately recognised as best-in-class trail fork — Pinkbike Editor's Choice 2014. Long-travel trail fork bridging XC (32mm Reba/SID) and DH

Pro One

road2015–

Road tubeless was immature in 2015. Schwalbe bet on tubeless as 'the future of road bike tires' while competitors (Continental, Michelin) focused on clinchers. Correct bet — tubeless became standard b

Racing Ralph

mtb2005–

Fast, competition-focused XC tyre. Named 'Racing' for race intent.

Racing Zero

road2007–

Flagship climbing/racing alloy wheel — maximum stiffness and reactivity for hilly terrain and road racing

Raidon

mtb

Raidon fills SR Suntour's entry OEM rear shock slot — the shock that comes on full-suspension bikes from Giant, Trek, Specialized, Scott etc. in the $500-2,000 price range. SR Suntour produces tens of

Red Zone

mtb2009–

Three aerospace engineers (names not public) Arcugnano, Berici Hills, Vicenza, Italy Campagnolo S.p.A. (Vicenza, founded 1933 by Tullio Campagnolo) Campagnolo's freehub was incompatible with Shimano/S

Scooter Brake Disc Rotor 110-140mm

scooter-parts2017–

Wear part — designed for replacement, not lifetime use. Inherits design language from MTB bicycle discs but scaled down to scooter wheel diameters. OEM Chinese metalwork factories, originally tooled a

Scooter Inner Tube 8.5" (Schrader valve)

scooter2016–

Bicycle BMX tubes adapted for the e-scooter form factor — 8.5" is a non-standard size in cycling but became a de-facto standard once Xiaomi M365 hit volume. No single design team — commodity product.

SLR

road1999–

Late 1990s race saddles weighed 180-190g. SLR launched at 135g — 25-30% lighter than competitors. Immediately adopted by pro peloton.

Speed 40

road

Top of Fulcrum range. 'Speed is synonymous with competition' — Fulcrum official description.

Tech 4 V4

mtb2022–

Premium hand-built British 4-piston brake for enduro and downhill — boutique pricing reflecting full UK manufacture and lifetime serviceability Hope Technology R&D, Barnoldswick, UK — led by Ian Weath

Transfer

mtb2016–

Fox DOSS (3-position dropper) — reliable but limited adjustability and ergonomics Premium infinitely-adjustable dropper post with Kashima aesthetics matching Fox suspension Fox Factory, Scotts Valley

XCR

mtb

XCR fills the mid-OEM fork slot between the entry XCM (coil only, aluminium lowers) and the premium Epicon/Auron. It's the fork on your first 'real' hardtail or entry full-suspension bike — above basi

XM 1700 Spline

mtb2013–

The 'do-everything trail wheelset' — light enough for XC marathon use, tough enough for enduro race days, priced to be OEM-able on €3,000-€5,000 production bikes