TBS Mountain Bike Blog
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Best MTB Brake Pads for Wet and Dry Conditions
06 November - 2025When it comes to mountain biking, stopping power is non-negotiable. Whether you’re slashing through wet roots or carving down loose summer lines, your brake pads decide how much control you really have. Let’s break down which pads work best for...
New Maxxis Dissector vs. Old: What’s Changed?
30 October - 2025The Maxxis Dissector has built a reputation as one of the fastest rolling aggressive MTB tires out there. Originally designed with Troy Brosnan, it struck a balance: speed on dry, fast terrain without totally sacrificing control. But Maxxis recently updated...
SRAM GX vs. XO Transmission: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
23 October - 2025If you’ve been eyeing SRAM’s Transmission lineup but aren’t sure whether to pull the trigger on the XO or stick with the more affordable GX, you’re not alone. Both groupsets bring the same “hangerless” technology and bulletproof shifting under load...
Maxxis Minion DHF vs Assegai: The Front Tire Debate
16 October - 2025When it comes to mountain bike tires, few names carry as much weight as Maxxis—and even fewer spark as much debate as the Minion DHF and Assegai. Both are legends in their own right, dominating World Cup podiums and weekend...
Concave vs Convex MTB Pedals
09 October - 2025Pedals don’t just connect your shoes to your bike—they shape the way you ride. While flat pedals all look similar at first glance, the platform design can make a huge difference. The two big categories are concave (dished-in) and convex...
Shimano XT M8100 vs XT M8200: Compatibility Guide
18 September - 2025Shimano just dropped the new XT M8200 Di2 wireless drivetrain, and riders everywhere are asking the same thing: can I run it with my current XT M8100 setup, or do I need to replace everything? Here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of...