Mavic has stepped it up, yet again. Many wheel manufacturers have been coming out with some kickass wheels lately, and Mavic is definitely out front. Always seeking to improve their products, Mavic has taken all that was good in the … Continue reading
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MTB Drivetrains 101: What’s the Big Deal About 2×10?
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
SRAM X0 2×10 MTB Drivetrain Review: Part I
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
How to replace a mountain bike cassette
This article is a step-by-step procedure on replacing a mountain bike cassette & chain. Featured parts used here are: SRAM 8spd (11-32) cassette SRAM 8spd Powerlink chain (top chain is old, bottom chain is new & longer) Tools required for … Continue reading


