5 Popular Maxxis MTB Tire Combos: Maxxis offers a wide variety of MTB tires that can make it difficult when trying to choose the right one. When trying to choose the best Maxxis mountain bike tire combinations it depends on various factors such as the type of terrain you ride on, the weather conditions, your […]
SRAM HS2 vs. Centerline Rotors: In the following article we are going to go over the differences between SRAM’s HS2 and centerline rotors. Thickness and Heat Dissipation SRAM’s HS2 rotors were released by SRAM in 2021 and claim to offer a 7% increase in power compared to SRAM’s centerline rotor. This is largely due to […]
Thick vs. Thin MTB Grips: Thick and thin mountain bike grips serve different purposes and cater to different preferences, so choosing between them depends on personal comfort, riding style, and hand size. Here’s a breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of both thin and thick mountain bike grips: Thick Grip Advantages Comfort: Thick grips offer […]
Mineral Oil vs. DOT Fluid: Mineral oil and DOT (Department of Transportation) fluid are two different types of hydraulic fluids commonly used in mountain bike brake systems. Although each have their own set of characteristics and is associated with specific brake systems. In the following article we are going to compare the difference between mineral […]
Threaded vs. Press Fit Bottom Brackets – Bottom brackets (BB) are components in bicycles that connect the crankset to the bike frame. Threaded and press-fit are two of the most common types of bottom bracket designs, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. In the following article we are going to compare threaded and press-fit […]
Folding bead vs. wire bead MTB tires. When looking to buy a mountain bike tire there are many options that can make it difficult when trying to choose the right one. With different compounds, tread patterns, casing options, and more, it can be hard to break it all down. We’ve decided to compare the differences […]
Shimano’s Hyperglide+ technology has been around for a while now, but with their Linkglide technology being relatively new, we wanted to do a general overview and comparison between the two. In the following article we are going to go over all the differences between Shimano’s Hyperglide+ technology and their Linkglide technology. Shimano Hyperglide+ VS. Linkglide […]
SRAMS relatively new flattop chain has been available for a while now so we thought we would do a deep dive into everything that has to do with the flattop chain. Why is the top of the chain flat? What are the benefits to this? Does it make the chain stronger or help with shifting? […]
5 Reasons You Should Upgrade to Wireless Shifting Switching to wireless mountain bike shifting can offer several advantages for riders. Here are five reasons why you might consider making the upgrade: 1. Precision and Reliability: Wireless shifting systems use electronic signals to communicate between the shifters and derailleurs. This eliminates the delays and cable stretch […]
Electric mountain bikes (eMTB’s) have been around for a number of years now and they keep gaining more and more in popularity. With advanced technology that is constantly improving (motors, battery life, etc.) and more brands producing eMTB’s than ever before, we thought it would be a great time to go over all the pros […]
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