Battle Of The Titans: SRAM vs. Shimano Mountain Bike Components
As with any great battle amongst the top two competitors, there is a decided split…
As with any great battle amongst the top two competitors, there is a decided split…
Buying new mountain bike parts and frames can be stressful for even the most experienced…
I’m sure you have already seen the spy pictures and specs. Shimano and SRAM are…
I am assuming you are all biking junkies. Hey, you found your way here, right? …
Yesterday, I was out riding two new lines at the freeride/downhill area of our local…
For 2009, Shimano completely redesigned their Saint component group that is aimed at the downhill…
It’s official. SRAM launched their new 2×10 mountain bike component group named SRAM XX. This…
A reader of Mountain Biking by 198 sent me an email over the weekend that…
Picking the correct saddle for your mountain bike can be one of the most important decisions you make. A mountain bike saddle is one of the essential 3 contact points between you and the mountain bike. The wrong saddle choice can equal ruined rides out on your favorite singletrack. Take a look over this guide to help you pick out your next mountain bike saddle.
Every bolt on your mountain bike has a specified torque setting. This torque setting insures that the bolts do not fall out of the frame through vibration, and it makes sure that you do not damage components by over tightening. In many cases (as in the pictures below), the torque settings are printed on your mountain bike frame or components.