TBS Mountain Bike Blog
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Shimano Hyperglide+ vs. Linkglide
07 December - 2023Shimano’s Hyperglide+ technology has been around for a while now, but with their Linkglide technology being relatively new, we wanted to do a general overview and comparison between the two. In the following article we are going to go over...
Shimano Linkglide Deore XT Drivetrain - All You Need to Know
30 November - 2023The Shimano Linkglide Deore XT drivetrain has been around for a while now, and since we recently received a shipment and now have the full drivetrain in stock, we thought it would be a great time to do a complete...
5 Reasons You Should Use Tubeless MTB Inserts
23 November - 20235 REASONS YOU SHOULD USE TUBELESS MTB INSERTS A tubeless mountain bike (MTB) tire insert is an accessory designed to enhance the performance and reliability of tubeless tire setups on mountain bikes. The insert is a foam or rubber-based component...
How to Choose the Right MTB Saddle
09 November - 2023Choosing the right mountain bike (MTB) saddle is important for your comfort and overall riding experience. The right saddle should provide support, minimize discomfort, and prevent numbness during long rides. In the following article we are going to go over...
XTR MT905 Rotors Now Available
02 November - 2023The pinnacle in mountain bike braking, XTR RT-MT905 6-bolt disc brake rotors are now available in both 180mm and 203mm. Prior to the launch of these new rotors, Shimano’s Ice Tech FREEZA rotor technology had only been available for center-lock...
SRAMS FlatTop MTB Chain - Everything You Need to Know
26 October - 2023SRAMS relatively new flattop chain has been available for a while now so we thought we would do a deep dive into everything that has to do with the flattop chain. Why is the top of the chain flat? What...