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Leaked: New SRAM Prototype Rear Derailleur

Prototype SRAM Rear Derailleur

Over Facebook this afternoon, SRAM leaked a new rear derailleur they have been working on that bears resemblance to the traditional X.0 unit with a revised front section. While many were wondering if this was hydraulic or just a new design, it appears this new rear derailleur from SRAM is looking to compete with the [...]

Southeast Bike Expo: Finally An Outdoor Demo On The East Coast

Southeast Bike Expo

We all already know about the dirt demo at Interbike and the Outer Bike event in Moab (even if you do live on the other side of the pond…you have at least heard of it). These events straddle the Interbike trade show and allow media and then the public to test out the latest and [...]

The Best Mountain Bike: What is your best option?

Red Mountain Bike

What is the best mountain bike for you? This is a question that every single mountain biker asks as they look to replace a current bike or get into the sport for the first time. With all of the available options in today’s market, you have a wide range of possible suspects which is a [...]

Review: 2011 Shimano XTR Trail 3×10 Component Set

Shimano XTR Trail 3x10 Cranks

Shimano’s XTR component group has been long regarded as the best components money can buy for mountain bikes. With industry leading lightweight and design, XTR graces the front pages of industry mags as riders drool over the technology that has been introduced with this line over time. For 2011, Shimano’s XTR groupo is the first [...]

First Look: 2011 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL3 DA

Specialized BB30 Bottom Bracket

Hot on the heals from an impressive 2010 racing season, Specialized released the new 2011 Specialized Tarmac road bike. The Pro SL3 is in for review and it sits right below the S-Works lineup in the series of Tarmac’s. With two colors depending on build kit, you can get your Tarmac Pro SL3 kitted out [...]

Discount Bike Parts: Where To Find and What To Trust

Discount Bike Parts and Best Mountain Bike Deals

Finding the best discount bike parts and mountain bikes is going to become even more crucial as years roll on. It is painfully obvious that the prices of new mountain bike frames and components are not decreasing anytime soon (seems like the price of mountain bikes and components keep going up! Check out the new [...]

You Voted: The SRAM vs. Shimano Poll Results

SRAM vs. Shimano - Mountain Bike Components

Honestly…I can’t say I am too surprised. These two heavyweights of the mountain bike component market have been going at it for awhile now. Ever since SRAM stepped up its game with the X series and 1:1 actuation ratio, Shimano had lost its lack of competition in the world of dirt. With two different component [...]

Battle Of The Titans: SRAM vs. Shimano Mountain Bike Components

SRAM vs Shimano - Mountain Bike Components

As with any great battle amongst the top two competitors, there is a decided split amongst the masses as they choose sides and defend their choice. In the mountain biking world, there is no greater rivalry in the component market than SRAM and Shimano. Each with their loyal followers that scream their greatness from the [...]

Where Is The Mountain Bike Industry Headed?

SRAM XX Rear Derailleur

We have seen a lot of changes in the mountain bike industry over the past year or two with the introduction of new standards in components and frames. Technology seems to moving forward at a rapid pace as companies within the mountain bike industry are all looking for the next new and exciting gear that [...]

2011 – The Year of 10 Speed Mountain Biking

2011 SRAM X.0 10 Speed MTB Drivetrain

I’m sure you have already seen the spy pictures and specs. Shimano and SRAM are both making a push on the new 10 speed platform for 2011. So…it begs the question…do we really need 10 speed mountain bike drivetrains? First off, I completely agree with a 2x setup on the front. I have been running [...]

Review: Shimano Deore XT MTB Component Group

Shimano Deore XT Cranks

The Shimano Deore XT lineup as been the staple for Shimano mountain biking since back in the early days. With it’s XTR couterpart, Deore XT has provided high quality components at a mid-level price that parts whores and budget minded riders can all get on board with. Over the years, Shimano has had incredible success [...]

Review – 2009 Shimano Saint – DH and FR Mountain Bike Components

Shimano Saint Rear Derailleur and Rear Brake

For 2009, Shimano completely redesigned their Saint component group that is aimed at the downhill and freeride section of the mountain biking market. Saint is purpose built component group that is designed to take the abuse of gravity and big hit riders all around the world. Ripped from RideSaint.com: Shimano combines design and engineering prowess [...]