Renovo uses a unique compressed hardwood to provide adaptive dampening. This has never been done before. For the first 10 years, Renovo didn't even use compressed hardwood, and the bikes were already the most damp ride you could get. Since 2018 though, all Renovo Bikes are built with the additional dampening of compressed wood. This super-wood makes Renovo Bikes the most comfortable bike to ride. But it does not sacrifice stiffness. The faster you go, the stiffer the bike feels, while even more dampening is delivered to the rider. Was this the holy grail of bicycles? We think so. Other bike brands can license our adaptive dampening from us, and Renovo Bikes is the leader in this field.