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Our Take – Shimano Saint vs Zee Brakes

So, are you interested in a Shimano brake set but don’t know which one to get? Well, here is our take on the Saint vs Zee debate. Let’s start off with Zees. I have a set of Zees on my Transition TR500 and before even giving them a chance I was already a little skeptical….

Our Take – DH vs Trail Bike

The age of debate on which is better a DH or trail bike. Well that more often than not depends of the location in which you are riding your bike. Having our company based in the Okanagan we have some of the best riding available in every discipline. From shuttles to trail ride we have it all, so which bike is best for us?

The Evolution of Shimano XTR

Shimano leverages its 22 years of engineering leadership producing the industry’s highest performing mountain bike component group. Inspired by the versatility and capability of today’s riders and the terrain they tackle, M9100 offers refined and tested solutions engineered for the way they ride. The original Shimano XTR released in 1992. Fast forward over 25 years… […]

Maxxis DHF 27.5 3C EXO TR Tire

Maxxis May Sale – Ending Soon!

Our Maxxis May Sale is ending on May 31st at Midnight! This year we will be BLOWING out prices on the majority of our 27.5″ Maxxis tires which means it’s the perfect time to stock up and be prepared for an awesome season ahead. In addition to all of our reduced prices, we will be […]

Shimano saint m820

What Brand Of Brakes Will You Be Riding This Season?

With two huge brake brands on the market that each produce the highest quality of brakes available, it can be very tricky deciding which brand you want to go with. Shimano and SRAM have long dominated the braking industry, and for a good reason. Each of these brands deliver the widest selection of mountain bike […]

Handlebar Width – What Should You Be Riding?

Like all components available in the world of mountain biking, there are different sizes and styles for everything. Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what parts you need for the style of riding that you enjoy. A very common dilemma when designing your dream bike, is what width of handlebar you should be […]

RockShox Comparison: Dual Position vs. Solo Air

Spring is inching around the corner which means that it’s time to start thinking about getting your ride ready for the 2018 season! With so many technologies in the biking world, it is important to understand how different features work so you can compliment your riding style most effectively. Can’t decide which fork to buy? […]

Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo ADDIX UltraSoft 26 x 2.35" SnakeSkin SuperGravity Tire

Schwalbe Tires At TBS Bike Parts!

In our journey to provide our customers with a wide offering of low-priced mountain bike parts, we are always looking for the next best products to supply for less than our competitors. With a new year ahead of us, TBS Bike Parts is super excited to announce our expanding line of Schwalbe mountain bike tires! […]

SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 Upgrade Kit

New Year, New Parts!

2018 has officially kicked off which means that riding season is approaching quickly! We’ve got plenty of awesome parts to start off the new year including the brand new SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed upgrade kit, new Schwalbe Tire options and more. With these new additions along with our other high end product offerings, you […]

Maxxis DHF 27.5 3C Tire

Maxxis Tires – Restocked!

We’ve just loaded up our Tire Page with a bunch of new Maxxis tires! With options in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″, there are plenty of great deals for you to choose from. Need more than one or two tires? Many of our top selling items will give you bundle discounts when you purchase 4 or […]

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