Originally Posted by Debusama

I’ve been thinking about all the changes in bicycles since I first started going riding with my school bike club when I was a kid in the early 90’s. When I mention technologies, I’m not necessarily claiming that they were invented since the early 90’s, but that they came into greater popularity. I’ve tried many technologies, and given up on many (mostly because of my own riding style and preferences, not necessarily because the technology was a failure). Here’s my list of modern cycling innovations, feel free to add to the list if I’m missing some things. Which technologies have you tried, which are still in use in your current fleet of bikes, which did you stop using and which have you not yet owned or tested extensively?

Cantilever brakes- Still have them on my cross bike. Went straight from sidepulls to V's, but since I build bikes that still come with canti's, I am acquainted; better than sidepulls, ALMOST as good as V's.
Aluminum Frames- I have had some, but don’t currently have any. All of my bikes from the last decade have been alu -- all but two (the one I have now and one other I retired early) broke under me. But then, so did my last steel frame.
Linear-pull “V” brakes- Currently have them on my MTB I ran V's on two bikes, then went to discs. Stayed there ever since. I'm spoiled.
Suspension Forks- Have had several, currently have none. Last rigid was the steelie. Can't do without a suss fork anymore, too many joint issues.
Integrated shifting/braking- I have it on two bikes. Also twice -- hate 'em now.
Rear suspension- I’ve owned two, but currently have none. Like the fork, it's a bodily necessity. But then, I also have fun with it!
Disc brakes- I have had two hydro systems and one mechanical, but don’t currently have any. BB7's RULE! XTR cables and ceramic pads make for an unbeatable combo.
Clipless pedals- I currently run them on all (4) of my bikes. I will roll Time ATAC until they quit selling them.
Carbon fiber bicycle frames- I currently have one, but it’s for sale. Carbon is a dress-up accessory for me, stem spacers or brake levers, no frames; the carbon I've experienced transmits MORE vibe, not less.
Aero-bars- I have some clip-on bars I use for TTs. Not in my world.
Tubeless tires- I was running Stan’s on a mountain bike, but currently have tubes in all my tires Ran tubeless once, will do so again.
Aero-bladed spokes- Currently have two sets of wheels with them Nice bling, but unnecessary for me.
29er MTBs- I have one Nope.
Ceramic bearings- Currently have them in one wheel set. Not interested.
Bike computer (Speed/distance) - I have one. I get bored with them pretty quick, once I have the mileage data for regular trips, I wind up ignoring them.
GPS- Have one Nope. Learned map reading and terrain navigation in the military, I'm almost never lost.
Carbon wheels- Haven’t tried
Electronic shifting- Haven’t tried
Power meter- haven’t tried.