Mineral Oil vs. DOT Fluid: Mineral oil and DOT (Department of Transportation) fluid are two different types of hydraulic fluids commonly used in mountain bike brake systems. Although each have their own set of characteristics and is associated with specific brake systems. In the following article we are going to compare the difference between mineral […]
Threaded vs. Press Fit Bottom Brackets – Bottom brackets (BB) are components in bicycles that connect the crankset to the bike frame. Threaded and press-fit are two of the most common types of bottom bracket designs, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. In the following article we are going to compare threaded and press-fit […]
How to choose the right MTB brake: Choosing the right mountain bike brakes is crucial for your safety and performance on the trail. There are several types of MTB brakes available, and the choice depends on your riding style, preferences, budget, and more. Here are some factors to consider when choosing the right MTB brakes: […]
With the launch of the SRAM Eagle Transmission in 2023, one of the biggest takeaways was the direct mount derailleur design, which eliminates the need for a derailleur hanger. Derailleur hangers have always been a pain, but with no alternatives it just become the norm that everyone was used to. That has all changed now […]
In the following article we are going to go over everything you need to know about XD (XD Driver) freehubs. What is an XD freehub? How long has XD been around for? What components are compatible with an XD freehub? We will answer all of this and more below. WHAT IS A FREEHUB? Before we […]
Folding bead vs. wire bead MTB tires. When looking to buy a mountain bike tire there are many options that can make it difficult when trying to choose the right one. With different compounds, tread patterns, casing options, and more, it can be hard to break it all down. We’ve decided to compare the differences […]
In the following article we are going to go over everything you need to know about microspline freehubs. What is a microspline freehub? How long has microspline been around for? What components are compatible with microspline? All of this and more will be answered below. What is a Freehub? Before we get into what a […]
With so many options in the marketplace for mountain bike flat pedals it can be difficult when trying to choose the right one. In the following article we are going to break it down and go over how to choose the right MTB flat pedals. 1. Platform Size The platform size of MTB flat pedals […]
What is a Universal Derailleur Hanger? (UDH) UDH is short for Universal Derailleur Hanger and is a system developed by SRAM with the aim of standardizing hangers across all mountain bikes. The UDH was launched by SRAM in 2019, and since then many mountain bike brands have adapted to this new standard. SRAM’s Universal Derailleur […]
Shimano’s Hyperglide+ technology has been around for a while now, but with their Linkglide technology being relatively new, we wanted to do a general overview and comparison between the two. In the following article we are going to go over all the differences between Shimano’s Hyperglide+ technology and their Linkglide technology. Shimano Hyperglide+ VS. Linkglide […]
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