TBS Mountain Bike Blog
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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...
Maxxis "WT" (Wide Trail) Tires Explained
25 September - 2025If you’ve been browsing Maxxis tires, you’ve probably noticed a little “WT” next to some models. No, it’s not just another bit of alphabet soup—WT stands for Wide Trail, and it’s a design tweak that actually matters when it comes...
MTB Handlebar Widths Explained: Finding the Right Fit for Your Ride
28 August - 2025MTB handlebar width is one of the most important factors in bike fit and handling. Go too wide and your cockpit feels stretched and awkward—too narrow and you lose stability when the trail gets rough. With modern bars ranging from...
Shimano J-Kit Brake System Overview
24 July - 2025Internal cable routing is awesome for clean-looking bikes, but it can turn a simple brake install into a nightmare. Shimano’s answer? J-Kit brakes. Instead of forcing you to cut hoses and do a full bleed right out of the box,...
Vibration Damping in Mountain Biking
06 March - 2025When people talk about vibration damping in mountain biking, they’re usually talking about how well a component or material soaks up the buzz, chatter, and repeated impacts you get from rough trails. It’s not just about comfort—it directly affects control,...
New Products From Title MTB Now Available
06 February - 2025Title MTB recently released some new products and we are happy to be stocking all of the goods. From new pedal and grip colours, to new accessories, we go over all of the products below. Click here to shop our...