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Thick vs. Thin MTB Grips

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 […]

New Products Available from Title MTB

We’re excited to announce that we have some new products available from Title MTB! L01 Lock-On Grips Title just released lock-on grips for the first time and we’re happy to be stocking them in all six colours: black, brown, gum, red, purple, and light pink. See some of the features and specifications below, or click […]

Mineral Oil vs. DOT Fluid

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

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 […]

How to Choose the Right MTB Brake

How to choose the right MTB brake: Choosing the right mountain bike brakes is crucial for your safety and performance on the trail. There are several types of MTB brakes available, and the choice depends on your riding style, preferences, budget, and more. Here are some factors to consider when choosing the right MTB brakes: […]

SRAM “Full Mount” Hangerless Derailleur System

With the launch of the SRAM Eagle Transmission in 2023, one of the biggest takeaways was the direct mount derailleur design, which eliminates the need for a derailleur hanger. Derailleur hangers have always been a pain, but with no alternatives it just become the norm that everyone was used to. That has all changed now […]

What is an XD (XD Driver) Freehub?

In the following article we are going to go over everything you need to know about XD (XD Driver) freehubs. What is an XD freehub?  How long has XD been around for? What components are compatible with an XD freehub? We will answer all of this and more below. WHAT IS A FREEHUB? Before we […]

Folding Bead vs. Wire Bead MTB Tires

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 […]

What is a Microspline Freehub?

In the following article we are going to go over everything you need to know about microspline freehubs. What is a microspline freehub?  How long has microspline been around for? What components are compatible with microspline? All of this and more will be answered below. What is a Freehub? Before we get into what a […]

How to Choose the Right MTB Flat Pedals

With so many options in the marketplace for mountain bike flat pedals it can be difficult when trying to choose the right one. In the following article we are going to break it down and go over how to choose the right MTB flat pedals. 1. Platform Size The platform size of MTB flat pedals […]

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