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Name 3 technology innovations used in cycling to "improve performance"?
Material of the bike frame and wheels - changed from aluminium to carbon fibre. This made bikes and wheels much lighter, therefore increase in speed, less power output for that speed, climb hills better, stiffer frame (not waste power input in pedal stroke), also greater comfort when riding (carbon absorbs shock – able to ride greater distance)
Gearing – electronic shifting, smooth and rapid greater range in gears
Aerodynamic – frame, wheels, helmets, create less drag higher speeds
Clothing – skinsuits (less drag)
Training aids – GPS, HR computers, power metres