Component Reviews

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2012 Deore XT Component Group in Silver
Component Reviews

2012 Shimano Deore XT Revealed: Redesign Hits A Classic

The Shimano Deore XT component group has been a staple in the industry since its…

Acros A-GE Rear Derailleur
Component Reviews

$2,306 For Shifting?! – Acros Hydraulic MTB Components

I was tooling around Pink Bike yesterday when I saw the article…First Look: Acros A-GE…

Shimano XTR Trail 3x10 Cranks
Component Reviews

Review: 2011 Shimano XTR Trail 3×10 Component Set

Shimano’s XTR component group has been long regarded as the best components money can buy…

Niner Air 9 Carbon
Bike Reviews

Best of 2010: Mountain Bikes, Components and Accessories

As we look back on 2010 and prepare for a great 2011, there was a…

X9 28/42 Cranks
Component Reviews

Unboxing: SRAM X9 10 Speed Mountain Bike Component Group

2010 was the year of 10 speed mountain bike components so to get the ’10…

Specialized Crutch Tire Review
Component Reviews

Review: Specialized Fast Trak, Purgatory and Clutch MTB Tire Review

Today’s mountain bike tire market is flush with tires for every kind of riding. We…

MRP LRP Shiftable Dual-Ring Guide
Component Reviews

MRP LRP Shiftable Dual-Ring Guide – Bashguard and Roller 2×9 Setup

Awhile back, we published an article here on Bike198 that highlighted the benefits of setting…

Component Reviews

Review: WTB WeirWolf 2.3 UST Mountain Bike Tire

WTB has been known throughout the industry for providing high quality tires for mountain bikes.…

Component Reviews

Review: WTB Rocket V SLT Mountain Bike Saddle

WTB has been known throughout the industry for providing high quality, comfortable saddles for a…

FSA K-Wing Top View
Component Reviews

Review: FSA K-Wing Compact Carbon Road Handlebars

The FSA K-Wing compact carbon handlebars are a lustful set of drop handlebars in certain…

DT Swiss 240s Cassette Body
Component Reviews

Review: DT Swiss 240s Hubs on RR465 Rims by Built To Last Wheels

Built To Last Wheels sent over a set of the new DT Swiss 240s hubs…

Component Reviews

Tubes vs. Tubeless and $500.00 Burning A Hole In Your Pocket

Over the past month, we have put up two polls here on Bike198 to find…