What Are the Most Important Considerations When Buying MTB Components?

Tell us what you value most - price, durability, weight, performance, or something else - when it comes to MTB gear.
By Jeff Barber
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Mountain bikes and components are expensive. Value is the name of the game when it comes to maximizing your budget, but buyers value product features differently. So what do you value most? Give us your top two!

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