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Ergon Saddles Now Available

Ergon saddles are now available at TBS Bike Parts! We are happy to add Ergon to the brands that we carry and to expand our option of saddles. For now we are currently stocking four different models of Ergon saddles in a couple of different sizes. Take a look below at the new saddles we […]

Title MTB Apparel Now Available

We are now stocking a wide variety of apparel from Title MTB including t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and hats! Title’s components have already been available for a few months so it is nice to now be stocking their apparel as well. Keep reading below for some more details on the clothing, or click here to shop […]

XT M8100 vs SLX M7100 Derailleur – What’s the Difference?

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 […]

Shimano 11 and 12 Speed Components Back in Stock

Shimano 11 and 12 speed components are back in stock! We’ve just re-stocked a large variety of Shimano components including pedals, chains, rotors, cranksets, brakes, and more. Shop our full selection of Shimano here, or take a look below at some of the select items we’ve just gotten back in stock! Shimano Saint M821 Pedals […]

Metal vs. Resin Brake Pads – What’s the Difference?

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 […]

New Title MTB Products Now Available

We’re happy to announce that we have expanded our product offering from Title MTB, the component company founded by Brett Rheeder. Aluminum seatposts, chrome bars and stems, and new tubeless valve colours are just some of the new additions. Take a look below at some of the new products we are now carrying, or click […]

More PNW Components Now Available

More PNW Components’ products are now available and in stock to ship right away! We’ve mainly expanded our grip and pedal offerings as we now carry XL grips and the Range composite pedals, in a variety of colours. Take a look below at some of the new products or click here to shop our full […]

SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kits Back in Stock

The SRAM GX Eagle AXS upgrade kits are back in stock and ready to ship. The GX AXS upgrade kit is your entry point into wireless drivetrain simplicity. Compatible with any of SRAM Eagle ecosystem cassettes and crank arms, the upgrade kit allows you to experience AXS without needing to buy an entire groupset provided […]

DMR Grips Now Available at TBS Bike Parts

DMR grips are now available at TBS Bike Parts in a variety of different colours! For now we are carrying different colours of their popular DeathGrip, with flanged and flangeless options available. This signature grip from Brendog is developed with an inwardly tapered single core and a super soft Kraton rubber compound. The result is a […]

Shimano Disc Brake Adaptors – What’s the Difference?

Shimano disc brake adaptors – what’s the difference? Shimano disc brake adaptors can get confusing quite quickly, and trying to makes sense of them and figure out the right one you need can be frustrating. With different standards and options it can be hard to make sense of it all. Don’t worry though, because the […]

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