Popular Bike Components and Gear

by Robb Sutton

Popular Bike Components and Gear

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Here are the most popular bike components (derailleurs, cranks, wheels…and anything else you can bolt up to that mountain bike in your garage) and gear according to sales on Amazon.com. Mountain Bike Cranksets The Shimano SLX crankset won by a mile it looks like. I guess the price point matched with Shimano reliability really paid off with the new SLX lineup. The surprising part of this list is that the…

Here are the most popular bike components (derailleurs, cranks, wheels…and anything else you can bolt up to that mountain bike in your garage) and gear according to sales on Amazon.com.

Mountain Bike Cranksets

Shimano SLX CranksetThe Shimano SLX crankset won by a mile it looks like. I guess the price point matched with Shimano reliability really paid off with the new SLX lineup. The surprising part of this list is that the 180mm cranks seem to be selling really well. I would predict that the standard 175mm would suit most riders though.

  1. Shimano SLX Crankset 175mmir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001GSMMME
  2. Truvativ Stylo 3.3 Team 180mm ATB Cranksetir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001E0O69Q
  3. Shimano FC-M810 Saint Crankset 175mm 68/73mm BB w/o chainrings Blackir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001GSSCMI
  4. Shimano Deore XT M770 180mm 4 arm Crank 22-32-44 w/BBir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0011ZGJDA
  5. Gravity Light MegaExo 165mm 22-32-Bash with BB 68/73mmir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001N82VWI

Mountain Bike Brakes

Avid Elixir R Disc BrakesThe Avid Elixir R’s took the top spot (and Amazon needs to update their picture). This is no surprise given the solid performance of the Avid Elixir lineup and the R’s are a great value at that price. Close on their heals are the CR’s which at the carbon bling and and few other touches. Note: Remember that front and rear brakes are sold separately.

  1. Avid Elixir R Hydraulic Bicycle Disc Brakeir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001UA73L8
  2. Avid BB5 MTB Ball Bearing Bicycle Disc Brake (160mm, Black, Front or Rear)ir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001E0TWX6
  3. Avid Elixir CR Hydraulic Bicycle Disc Brakeir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001U9Y5HY
  4. Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Disc Brake V6/ Rear Greyir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001ELTDHU
  5. Hayes Stroker Gram Rear V6 Brake System, Blackw w/1500mm hoseir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001IDEWKW

Derailleurs for Mountain Bikes

SRAM X.9 Rear DerailleurI had a feeling that the SRAM X.9 and Shimano XT rear derailleurs would be competing for the top spot in this race. Pricepoint vs. performance is really on par with both lines and they actually perform so well that I wonder if XTR and X.0 are actually worth the money. The Shimano XT front derailleur is the best on the market for the money and that is why it is the only front derailleur on this list.

  1. SRAM X.9 Rear Bicycle Derailleurir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000BHKBO2
  2. Shimano Derailleur XT M771-SGS Top Normal Rearir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001CB8IJQ
  3. Sram X.0 Mountain Bike Rear Derailleurir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000MULFDE
  4. Shimano XT M772-GS Top normal Shadow Rear Derailleurir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0012LZVAK
  5. Shimano XT M771 Trad Dual-Pull Multi Clamp Front Derailleurir?t=mounbikiby198 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0011ZCEIY

Frequently asked questions about the Popular Bike Components and Gear

Is Popular Bike Components and Gear worth it?
If you want a balanced mix of features, performance, and ease of use, Popular Bike Components and Gear is a strong option. It performs well for everyday use, but you should read the full review to see if its specific trade-offs match your setup.
Who is Popular Bike Components and Gear best for?
This product is best for people who value convenience and smart features, and who want something that integrates cleanly into an existing home or desk setup without a lot of manual tweaking.
What are the main downsides of Popular Bike Components and Gear?
The main trade-offs usually come down to price, some missing advanced features compared with higher-end models, or small design quirks that may bother power users but not most casual buyers.

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