Almost made it to the top of the list : (from CN poll re Best innovation in 2011)
Best Tech Innovation
1 Pedal-based power meters 8,205 (37.9%)
2 Disc brakes for 'cross and road bikes 5,149 (23.8%)
3 Hydraulic shifting 2,349 (10.9%)
4 FSA BB386 Evo bottom bracket standard 1,310 (6.1%)
5 Long-travel 29ers 1,224 (5.7%)
6 Ridley Noah FB integrated brake calipers 974 (4.5%)
7 Selle Italia Monolink saddle/seatpost interface 846 (3.9%)
8 Specialized/Fox Racing ShoxAutoSag rear shocks 676 (3.1%)
9 142x12mm thru-axle rear dropouts 612 (2.8%)
10 Slack-angled cross-country mountain bikes 289 (1.3%)
In my mind though, are the Pedal based meters not yet available in retail, so really shouldn't be considered ? Particularly the Vector one ?
Also intereswting was the
Hydraulic shifting system being made by Acros.
Hmmmm, hydro shifters and brakes YUMMY