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Bicycle Design
Bicycle Design Available by Subscription

When GT Bicycle Designer Forest Yelverton gets to work designing the latest bike for kids or the US Olympic Cycling Team, his ability to think with the math and geometry he learned in school makes all the difference. Take a look.
Running time 2:32 minutes.

Building and Testing Wheels
Building and Testing Wheels Available by Subscription

On location at Easton Sports for an inside look at what it takes to build and test durable, high-performance bike wheels.

Running time 5:00 minutes.

Data Collection & Analysis
Data Collection & Analysis Available by Subscription

A mountain biker and an engineer explain why the collection and analysis of data is so critical to creating strong bicycle handlebars.
Running time 1:50 minutes.

Designing Stronger Skateboards
Designing Stronger Skateboards Available by Subscription

It's pretty common for skateboards to break. So Tim Piumarta makes skateboards that "last a ridiculously long time." He has to understand everything from force and kinetic energy to measurement and algebra in order to make extremely strong, long-lasting boards.
Running time 5:19 minutes.

Engineering Faster Bikes
Engineering Faster Bikes Available by Subscription

Lighter. Stronger. Faster. That's the goal of Niko Henderson, an engineer for Easton Sports. He uses science, mathematics, engineering and innovative testing to help produce some of the fastest bikes on the road.
Running time 4:45 minutes.

First One in the Ballpark
First One in the Ballpark Available by Subscription

Determining who is the best athlete on the field is hardly a matter of opinion. Sports reporters stay ahead of the competition by arriving early and keeping a close watch on statistics.
Running time 2:11 minutes.

Testing Bats

From the cannon room to the bat-swinging robot to the bat handle-breaking machine, the engineers at Easton Sports are testing the latest sports equipment for durability, performance and handling.
Running time 4:55 minutes.

Windsails

Sailing the ocean no longer requires triple-masted schooners--in fact you can do it on a vessel no larger than a surfboard. What's the secret to designing a windsail that can skim the surface of the sea at 20 miles an hour, yet respond instantly to a sailor's touch?
Running time 1:42 minutes.