My name is Nick Hamilton, and for over two decades, I’ve operated at the intersection of mechanical engineering and sports innovation. As a Principal Research Fellow in Sheffield Hallam University’s Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG), I’ve spent my career optimising equipment for elite athletes, designing everything from carbon fibre bikes to injury-preventing wrist guards. But […]
Mountain bike hubs: how do they survive downhill world cups?
The UCI mountain bike world cup wrapped up in Mont Saint Anne this past weekend in a nail biting, bike smashing, classic Canadian finale.
SERG recently measured the stiffness of mountain bike hubs to assist a local manufacturer.
Engineering Sport 