Whether it’s 26″ vs. 29″ wheels, Shimano vs. SRAM, or local bike shops vs. online stores, the mountain bike community is rife with discussion, choices and opinions. The reality is, our sport has grown exponentially over the past decade and every new development, technology, product, etc. presents us with more choices. We now have the […]
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Bas van Steenbergen; The fight through injury
TBS Bike Parts downhill rider, Bas van Steenbergen from Kelowna, British Columbia, has spent the last few months recovering from a broken wrist. Through sheer will, heart and determination, Bas has made a full recovery and is now ready to compete on the ‘world mountain bike stage’ in 2013 World Cup mountain bike races. […]
A Look At Shimano’s Shadow Plus Rear Derailleur Technology
The Shadow Plus rear derailleur technology, featured in most of Shimano’s mountain bike specific product lines, has revolutionized the way in which derailleurs perform to ultimately enhance your ride. A one way friction clutch adds tension to the chain, keeping it taught which also improves shifting performance. The benefit of Shadow Plus technology is that […]
