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2 weeks ago
Q-Factor & Chainline
started by TechtoFlow
Last reply 2 weeks ago
I'm going to be upgrading my 2x10 drivetrain to a Shimano XT 1x12. While my current crankset's Q-Factor is 175mm...
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Gear
2 weeks ago
SL-K Carbon Cranks from Full Speed Ahead Simply and Silently Slash the Weight [Review]
by Brian Gerow
The FSA SL-K cranks, chainring, and BB have been middle-of-nowhere silent no matter how long I stand and climb after...
Gear
3 weeks ago
A Shift in Practice on the Belt-Driven, Derailleur-less Zerode Taniwha
by Matt Miller
Experiencing the pros and cons of an internal drivetrain on the latest Zerode Taniwha build featuring Pinion and Gates components....
Gear
on Dec 23, 2020
The 12-speed Shimano Deore Drivetrain Delivers Incredible Value [Review]
by Jeff Barber
The 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain offers excellent performance at a budget-friendly price.
News
on Oct 29, 2020
Box Introduces an 8-speed Narrow Wide Chain Ring
by Jeff Barber
Box introduces an affordable and compatible chainring for their Prime 9 drivetrain.
Forum
on Sep 9, 2020
Microshift Advent Range
started by vapidoscar
Last reply on Sep 9, 2020
Microshift recently announced/released an updated shifter and wider range cassette to be used with original Advent 9-speed derailleur. It has...
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Forum
on Sep 2, 2020
Drivetrain Upgrade
started by TechtoFlow
Last reply on Sep 2, 2020
I'm considering a drivetrain upgrade from my currrent 2x10 (needs to be replaced) to either another 2x10, a 1x11 or...
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Gear
on Jul 3, 2020
Lucky 13? We Put the New Rotor 13-Speed Hydraulic Drivetrain to the Test
by Matt Miller
Rotor has been hard at work on their hydraulic 13-speed drivetrain and it was released at the end of 2019....
Forum
on Jun 16, 2020
SRAM XO 10 SPEED
started by Sphillip79
Last reply on Jun 16, 2020
Hi, I have just purchased this to convert my Vitus nuleus 27 vr from a 2x9 toa 1x10. Just wondered...
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Forum
on Jun 10, 2020
2x9 to a 1x10
started by Sphillip79
Last reply on Jun 10, 2020
<p style="text-align: center;">Hi new here! :). I have just purchased a vitue neucleus 27 vr 2017. I am looking to...
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Gear
on Jun 8, 2020
Internal Gearbox Advantages, Drawbacks, and Future Possibilities for Apocalypse-Ready Mountain Bikes
by Brian Gerow
Why aren't gearboxes more popular than external drivetrains for mountain bikes? We asked several brands.
Gear
on May 25, 2020
The Archer D1x Trail Can Add Electronic Shifting to Any Bike
by Patrick Goral
The Archer D1x adds electronic shifting to any 1-by drivetrain which opens a number of interesting possibilities.
News
on May 7, 2020
Affordable Shimano Deore Components go 12-Speed, Plus Updates to 10 and 11-Speed Options
by Brian Gerow
Shimano trickles down their 12-speed technology to an even lower price point with the all new Deore mountain bike group...
Forum
on Jan 23, 2020
Chain skips
started by Andres loobuyck
Last reply on Jan 23, 2020
I just replaced my chain after 1700 km now I have noticed that on gears 4 and 5 the chain...
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Videos
on Dec 24, 2019
Watch: How To Set Up Your Mountain Bike Gears Correctly, in 5 Minutes or Less
by Global Mountain Bike Net
The talented folks at GMBN have put together a handy video on how to adjust your drivetrain, in just 5...
Gear
on Dec 5, 2019
Box 9-speed Drivetrain Boasts Eagle Range, Lower Price [Review]
by Jeff Barber
The Box Prime 9 mountain bike drivetrain has just 9 gears but offers a big range. Fewer speeds also promises...
Gear
on Nov 26, 2019
A Summer Spent Pedaling Aboard Shimano's 12-Speed XTR Mountain Bike Group Set [Review]
by Brian Gerow
I put some long miles on Shimano's flagship 12-speed mountain bike group over the summer and it has lived up...
Forum
on Nov 24, 2019
Can I swap the cages on my derailleurs?
started by Danpbikes
Last reply on Nov 24, 2019
<p style="text-align: center;">I have a Sram X9 derailleur with a long cage and a Sram XO1 derailleur with a short...
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News
on Sep 18, 2019
New Mountain Bike Drivetrain Products from Eurobike, Plus Pedals, Rims, and Handlebars
by Brian Gerow
A 9-speed mountain bike drivetrain with light weight and a ton of range, plus details on the unusual Ceramic Speed...
News
on Sep 4, 2019
Will the Ceramic Speed Wireless Shaft Drivetrain Work for Mountain Bikes?
by Brian Gerow
The Driven bicycle transmission has 13 speeds and pairs a shaft and pinion design with electronic shifting.
News
on Sep 4, 2019
Tektro Racing Products Sprints into the MTB Drivetrain Market With a New 7-Speed, DH Derailleur and Shifter
by Brian Gerow
The engineers at Tektro Racing Products (TRP) have been working with a handful of pro-level downhill racers over the past...
News
on Sep 3, 2019
The ROTOR 13-speed Hydraulic MTB Drivetrain is Designed for Reliability, Available Soon
by Matt Miller
The final details on ROTOR's 13-speed, hydraulic mountain bike drivetrain have been released and the system will be ready for...
Forum
on May 21, 2019
New phenomenon when getting air
started by Oldandrolling
Last reply on May 21, 2019
Well, I thought I have experienced most every malfunction possible on a bike but, a new one has occurred that...
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News
on May 7, 2019
Shimano's new GRX is the "World's First" Gravel-Specific Groupset
by Brian Gerow
Shimano announces an all new crankset, rear derailleur, brakes, and wheels designed specifically for gravel bikes.
Gear
on Apr 18, 2019
Rotor's 13-speed MTB Drivetrain Inches Forward, New e*thirteen Cassette Boasts 556% Range
by Jeff Barber
Brands like Rotor and e*thirteen are finding new and innovative ways to add more range to one-by mountain bike drivetrains....
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