Flat and clipless mountain bike (MTB) pedals serve different purposes and have different advantages. So what exactly are the advantages and disadvantages of the two options? We are going to break down all of that below. Flat MTB pedals are a type of bike pedal that do not have a mechanism for clipping in the […]
When choosing a mountain bike tire, there are several factors to consider: 1. Terrain Different tires are designed for different types of terrain. For example, tires with larger knobs are better for loose and rocky terrain, while tires with smaller knobs are better for hardpacked and smooth terrain. Here is a further breakdown on the […]
MTB Tubes vs. Tubeless. Ever since the option to run tubeless mountain bike tires came around there has been a constant debate as to what is better. The following article is going to look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of running a tube or going tubeless on a mountain bike. Inner tubes have […]
With the emergence of both 200mm and 203mm rotors it has created some confusion about the exact difference, and more specifically, the compatibility between the two. With SRAM making both 200mm and 203mm rotors and Shimano only making a 203mm rotor, it leads to a handful of questions. What is the spacing difference between the […]
Maxxis (New EXO+) vs (Old EXO+) – What’s the Difference? Maxxis has recently upgraded their popular EXO+ casing and as a result they now have new EXO+ models. So what exactly is the difference between the old EXO+ and the new EXO+? We are going to break down the exact differences below so you can […]
Most of the mountain bike flat pedals on the market are primarily made of either alloy or composite. Besides the obvious difference of what they are made of, we are going to go over some of the other differences between these two types of pedals, and some of the advantages and disadvantages that come with […]
With Shimano offering 12-speed versions of their XT and SLX groupsets, we thought we would break down the differences of the XT M8100 derailleur and the SLX M7100 derailleur in this following article. XT is Shimano’s second tier group and SLX is their third-tier, so while there are some differences between the two derailleurs, they […]
Metal vs. resin brake pads – what’s the difference? Having a good set of hydraulic disc brakes on your mountain bike is one of the key components that allows you to go as fast as you can on the trail. Without a strong set of brakes to slow you down, dropping in to steep and […]
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