AC Tech Talks
AC Tech Talks - Rim vs. Disc
Brakes. Of all the different components on a bicycle, it’s amazing how polarizing the topic of brakes can be amongst riders. People get damn near religious on their views of a bicycle’s stopping system. Even amongst the team here at AC,...
May 4, 2020
AC Tech Talks - Campagnolo vs Shimano vs Sram Part 1
Drivetrain, gruppo, transmission… Whatever you want to call them, the drivetrain components are just as much the heart and soul of a bike as the frame or wheels, and something riders often feel very personal about. In our last discussion, we spoke broadly about our thoughts on mechanical vs electronic drivetrains. Evolving from that, we’re dialing in our ...
April 14, 2020
AC Tech Talks: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting
In this week’s installment of AC Tech Talks, we’re looking at drivetrains. We’re going to forget about brands (at least for now) and not really concern ourselves with the number of speeds, but rather focus in on the fundamental approach to how they work—derailleurs moved by a mechanical cable or those that pan the gears by way of electronic motors. Yep, ...