Materials and construction methods are drivers of evolution. Wood. Concrete. Plastics. Over the centuries all, and more, have played a significant role in the development of our societies and the lives we lead.
The same, of course, is true in the bike industry. Here the search for greater speed, improved comfort and enhanced functionality are routinely guided by the adoption of new materials and new methods in which to use them. Perhaps there's no better recent example than 3D printing; here we look a saddle that uses the technology to drive comfort and performance. Clothing fabrics too continue to try to align innovation with results - how about a pair of aerodynamically enhanced socks inspired by golf balls to save a few watts?
