M6 is the industry's highest quality aluminum tubing, with high tensile and yield strength, as well as superb elongation properties. M6 aluminum alloy is based on 6069 aluminum with the addition of trace elements to provide a higher stiffness and strength than 6069 aluminum. Thinner M6 tubes can be used to provide for an overall lighter weight frame without the loss of traditional aluminum ride character. (Patent : I223669)

The OIC system is engineered to have linear shock rate, allowing the shock to be tuned for the widest variety of conditions. OIC avoids all current patents by using an anti-squat curve and IC migration that is different from that covered in other patents. (Patent :US7909347)

Tapered 1.5" lower to 1-1/8" upper; 1-1/4" to 1-1/8" is also available. Tapered head tube designs are stiffer and stronger than conventional straight head tubes, with the added benefit of offering a greater surface area for welding. Minimal flex at the front of the frame provides increased steering precision and accuracy.

E-Thru axles offer higher stiffness / rigidity than traditional QR system.

Hydro forming is a cost-effective way of shaping ductile metals such as aluminum into lightweight, structurally stiff and strong pieces. Hydro forming is a basis for creating complex shapes, and produce stronger, lighter, and more rigid unibody structures for frames.

Direct mount front derailleurs provide for increase front derailleur stiffness and perfect alignment Direct mount derailleurs eliminate the clamping system, toeliminate weight, and work with press fit bottom brackets.

Direct mounting your rear brake provides additional torsional stiffness and eliminates adaptors, bolts and excess weight.

The PF30 is a variant of the BB30 design. The PF 30 design uses BB30 size bearings preinstalled in bearing cups. The bearing and cup are pressed into the PF30 bottom bracket shell. PF30 uses the same diameter spindle as a BB30, the cup material increases the bottom bracket shell to 46mm diameter.