Eagle Out of the Bag: SRAM 1×12
March 24th, 2016 | Components | 2 Comments
It was a while ago now when someone leaked photos and specs regarding the next leap up in 1X MTB drivetrains from SRAM...1x12 with a whopping 50T top cog. Wow. ...
When your brakes go wrong.
March 22nd, 2016 | Components | Comments Off on When your brakes go wrong.
It's springtime and that means it's time to hit the trails. Dragging your bike out of the storage locker and freshening it up for this season's duties is a ritual ...
Easton Haven Dropper Post: Intro
March 7th, 2016 | Components | 2 Comments
EASTON Haven Dropper Post - Intro: by c_g
Dropper seatposts are one of the big success stories in mountain biking. Along with disc brakes and suspension forks, they belong to the ...
Shimano Adds Wider Range 1×11
March 1st, 2016 | 29er | 5 Comments
Shimano 1X goes wider:
When Shimano introduced its answer to SRAM's front derailleur crushing 1x11, with that 10-42T cassette SRAM uses, Shimano limited the range of their 1x11 cassette to 11-40T. That ...
SRAM rolls out new brakes: Level
February 26th, 2016 | Components | Comments Off on SRAM rolls out new brakes: Level
A lighter version of the Guide brakes has been announced by SRAM in order to completely take the bad taste out of the mouths of MTB riders who were less than ...
American Classic Smokin’ Gun Wheels: I...
February 19th, 2016 | 29er | 4 Comments
AMERICAN CLASSIC Smokin' Gun 29er wheelset - Test Intro: from c_g
Regular readers of our site know our opinions on wheels and rim widths: We are facing the current trend towards wider ...
VITTORIA Deamion 29er wheel set – verdict
February 15th, 2016 | 29er | Comments Off on VITTORIA Deamion 29er wheel set – verdict
VITTORIA Deamion 29er wheel set – verdict: by MiMü
Searching for an affordable set of tough hoops? The VITTORIA Deamion just may be an option.
Can you believe it? It is already ...
SRAM NX: Entry Level 1x
February 12th, 2016 | Components | Comments Off on SRAM NX: Entry Level 1x
It was inevitable. In SRAM's 1x version of Sherman's March to the Sea, the prohibitive cost of some of 1X...mostly the cassette...and the requirement to use the 1X specific XD ...