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Close-up image of a bicycle's rear derailleur and gear cassette, showcasing the intricate mechanics and dirt accumulation. The background features blurred greenery, indicating an outdoor setting, possibly a trail.
Drivetrain
Shimano Deore Di2 brings wireless electronic shifting to older bikes on a budget [Review]
Close-up of a bicycle's rear derailleur, featuring a silver and black Shimano XTR component, with a background of a metallic bike cassette and gravel surface.
Brakes
Shimano XTR Di2 long-term review: One year of wireless MTB drivetrain testing
Close-up of a bicycle's rear drivetrain, featuring a cluster of gears and a derailleur. The derailleur is marked with "Deore XT" and is mounted on a light-colored bicycle frame. The background includes greenery, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Drivetrain
Shimano DEORE XT M8200 Di2 wireless drivetrain review
Close-up view of a mountain bike's drivetrain, featuring a chain, crankset, and pedals. The frame is a light color, and there's a visible suspension component. The background shows rocky terrain, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Cranksets
Race Face Era mountain bike crankset review
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Close-up of a mountain bike with a turquoise frame on rocky terrain. A foot wearing a gray shoe is positioned on the pedal, and a water bottle is secured in the frame. The bike features tires with a rugged tread, suitable for trail riding.
Drivetrain
Shimano XTR Di2 wireless drivetrain review
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Cranksets
FSA Gradient MTB crankset review
A cyclist riding a mountain bike on a rocky trail in a wooded area, with a focus on the bike's rear wheel and the rider's leg. The background features trees with autumn foliage and fallen leaves on the ground.
Drivetrain
SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission MTB drivetrain review
Close-up view of a mountain bike's rear derailleur, showcasing the mechanism and gear system, with a focus on the black and silver components against a green bike frame and blurred natural background.
Drivetrain
TRP EVO 12 mechanical drivetrain brings competition to SRAM, Shimano [Review]
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A close-up view of a mountain bike's drivetrain, featuring a rider's foot on the pedal. The bike is navigating over rocky terrain, surrounded by leaves and underbrush. The bike frame is prominently branded with "CANYON," and the tire has a tread pattern suitable for off-road biking.
Drivetrain
One year later: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
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Close-up of a mountain bike handlebar with a gear shifter. The black and silver shifter is mounted on the handlebars, featuring textured grips and a sleek design. The background shows a wooden surface, enhancing the outdoor setting.
Drivetrain
The Vivo F3 Shifter is Pricey, but for this Customizable, Boutique Component it May not Matter
Close-up of a mountain bike rear derailleur mounted on a cassette and chain, set against a blurred green background of grass and trees. The derailleur is black with a silver label, and the cassette features a series of interlocking metallic gears. The bike's tire is partially visible in the corner.
Drivetrain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Drops $500 off X0, Offers Excellent Performance [Review]
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Close-up of the rear of a red mountain bike, highlighting the bike's chain, gears, and derailleurs. The background features dry grass and natural elements, providing a rugged outdoor setting.
Drivetrain
SRAM Eagle Transmission Improves Modern MTB Drivetrains, but Don't Rush to Upgrade [Review]
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Close-up image of a black bicycle brake lever mounted on a handlebar, featuring a textured grip and a gold-colored clamp. The background is out of focus, highlighting the bike equipment.
Drivetrain
TRP 12-speed Drivetrain First Ride
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Close-up view of a bicycle crankset featuring a sleek black and silver design. The image showcases the pedal, crank arm, and chainring, along with a detailed look at the chain links. The crank arm is marked with the brand name "ERA," and the chainring has "RACEFACE" branding. The background is slightly blurred, emphasizing the components in focus.
Cranksets
New Race Face Era Carbon Cranks use Swappable Spindle and Chainrings [Review]
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Close-up of a bicycle handlebar with Shimano gear shift levers, set against a backdrop of tall grass and trees under a blue sky.
Brakes
The Shimano GRX Drivetrain Brings Familiar Mountain Bike Tech to Gravel Riding [Review]
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Close-up view of a mountain bike's rear drivetrain, featuring a cassette, derailleur, and chain, positioned against a tree with green grass in the background.
Drivetrain
Improving "Old" Tech: The Microshift Advent X 10-Speed MTB Drivetrain Review
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Close-up of a mountain bike's crankset and pedals with a visible chain, showcasing details like a black chainring and pedaling mechanism against a blurred green background. The bike appears slightly dirty, indicating recent use.
Drivetrain
A Better Bash Guide From OneUp Components [Review]
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Close-up of a mountain bike's pedal and drivetrain, showing the chain, crankset, and suspension components, set against a backdrop of grass and a tree.
Drivetrain
OCHAIN Active Chainring Spider Provides a Chainless Ride Feel on Descents
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Close-up of a bicycle's crankset and pedal, featuring a black chainring, crank arm, and clipless pedal, set against a grassy background. The image highlights the details of the bike's drivetrain components.
Cranksets
FSA SL-K Carbon MTB Cranks Simply and Silently Slash the Weight [Review]
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A black mountain bike leaning against a textured wall, showcasing its sleek frame, suspension system, and rugged tires. The bike features prominent components such as the handlebars, pedals, and gears, highlighting its design for off-road cycling.
Drivetrain
A Shift in Practice on the Belt-Driven, Derailleur-less Zerode Taniwha
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Close-up of a bicycle cassette and chain, featuring gleaming metallic gears and a turquoise frame component, with a focus on the intricate details of the chain links and sprocket design.
Drivetrain
The 12-speed Shimano Deore Drivetrain Delivers Incredible Value [Review]
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