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SRAM Maven Brakes Now Available
14 March - 2024We are happy to now be stocking the SRAM maven brakes in the bronze, silver, and ultimate models. SRAM recently just launched the maven brakes, and SRAM boasts them as the most powerful brakes they have ever made. Below is...
SRAM HS2 vs. Centerline Rotors
29 February - 2024SRAM HS2 vs. Centerline Rotors: In the following article we are going to go over the differences between SRAM’s HS2 and centerline rotors. Thickness and Heat Dissipation SRAM’s HS2 rotors were released by SRAM in 2021 and claim to offer...
Mineral Oil vs. DOT Fluid
08 February - 2024Mineral 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...
SRAM "Full Mount" Hangerless Derailleur System
18 January - 2024With 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...
What is an XD (XD Driver) Freehub?
11 January - 2024In 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?...
SRAM'S Universal Derailleur Hanger Overview
14 December - 2023What is a Universal Derailleur Hanger? (UDH) UDH is short for Universal Derailleur Hanger and is a system developed by SRAM with the aim of standardizing hangers across all mountain bikes. The UDH was launched by SRAM in 2019, and...