It’s hard to believe that just last year RaceFace closed their doors. Judging by the comments on the forum at that time, there were a lot of disappointed mountain bikers out there. Fortunately the brand lives on under new ownership … Continue reading
You have probably heard terms like 3×9, 2×10, or 1×9 thrown around in discussions about mountain bike gearing. In case you are not familiar with the jargon, here is a quick review. When someone says 3×9 (pronounced “three by nine”) … Continue reading
Last month I posted Part I of my review of the new SRAM X0 2×10 mountain bike drivetrain and this week I’m ready to talk about my experience with the X0 derailleurs and shifters. In my opinion this is where … Continue reading
Almost every brand new mountain bike drivetrain I’ve ridden has been great: quiet operation, smooth shifting, and shiny parts – heck, even the lube on a new drivetrain smells great. But over time things usually start to go south – … Continue reading
At this point I’ve ridden 240 miles in just under four weeks and the vast majority of those miles have been on singletrack. The conditions I’ve encountered along the way – ice, snow, mud, rocks, and rain – have been … Continue reading
SRAM is coming in hard this year with some sick components and most notably is offering a 2×10 ring set-up from the top of the line down to the bottom. From XX to X7 you can now build up your … Continue reading
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