TBS Mountain Bike Blog
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MTB Rotor Size Guide: 160mm vs 180mm vs 200mm
04 September - 2025When it comes to upgrading your mountain bike, brakes are one of the most important components to get right. Your rotors — those shiny steel discs clamped by your calipers — have a massive impact on how much stopping power...
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...
MTB Tire Sidewall Cracking: What Causes It & How to Prevent It
21 August - 2025You know that sinking feeling when you spot little cracks running down the side of your MTB tires after a ride? They don’t just look bad—they’re a warning sign your rubber’s starting to give up. Sidewall cracking is one of...
Shimano M8200 vs. M8220 vs. M9220 Brakes
14 August - 2025Shimano released their latest lineup of brakes earlier this year, and there is already a lot of buzz about the new M8200, M8220, and M9220 models. All three bring fresh tech like low-viscosity mineral oil and improved piston seals to...
New Maxxis Tire Models Now Available
07 August - 2025Fresh rubber day is always a good day. We just received a shipment of Maxxis tires with 10 new models now available. The trusted Minion DHR II is now available with a 2.5″ width in 27.5″ and 29″. DH Casing...
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,...