TBS Mountain Bike Blog
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How Often Should I Change My Mountain Bike Chain vs. Cassette?
01 October - 2026Your mountain bike's drivetrain is one of the hardest-working systems on the bike. Every pedal stroke puts wear on the chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur, and other drivetrain components. Two of the components that riders replace most often are the chain...
Mountain Bike Chainring Sizes Explained
24 September - 2026Choosing the right chainring size can completely change how a mountain bike feels on the trail. A smaller chainring makes climbing easier and gives you more control on steep or technical terrain. A larger chainring gives you more speed before...
MTB Pedal Kickback Explained
17 September - 2026Pedal kickback is the backward movement or pressure you can sometimes feel through the pedals when a mountain bike’s rear suspension compresses. It is a normal result of the suspension and drivetrain interacting, although some bikes produce more of it...
Boost vs. Super Boost Explained
10 September - 2026If you're replacing a rear wheel, buying a new hub, or building a mountain bike from the frame up, you've probably run into Boost and Super Boost spacing. They sound similar, but they aren't interchangeable. The biggest difference is simple:...
High-Speed vs. Low-Speed Compression Explained
03 September - 2026High-Speed Compression and Low-Speed Compression are two suspension settings that are easy to mix up. The biggest thing to know is this: They refer to how fast the suspension is moving, not how fast the bike is moving. A slow...
Maxxis's New MaxxTerra vs. 3C MaxxTerra: What's Changed?
27 August - 2026When Maxxis announced an updated version of its legendary MaxxTerra compound, mountain bikers everywhere had the same question: How does the new MaxxTerra compare to the old one? For years, 3C MaxxTerra has been one of the most popular tire...