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Component Reviews, Feature Stories, Mountain Bike - August 4, 2022

Review: Hunt Enduro Wide V2 MTB Wheelset

Last season, Hunt Wheels released an updated version of their aluminum Enduro Wide wheelset, re-engineering the rim profiles to have demonstrably more impact resistance without adding too much weight. While the Enduro Wide V2 didn’t exactly blow its competitors out of the water, data from their in-house testing was nevertheless quite impressive given its affordability.

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Orucase Design Labs Mini Frame Pack combines zippers & magnets for accessibility on the go

Want to carry extra gear without giving up room for water bottles? In that case, mini frame bags are a good way to go. Depending on your frame size, you may still have to do some creative positioning to get everything to fit, but the results are usually worth it – especially for longer rides.

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Review: The new Growtac Equal Brakes combine little size and big power!

Polarizing opinions aside, cable-actuated disc brakes aren’t going anywhere. And frankly, in many circles, these types of disc brakes actually seem to be more popular than ever. As you may have guessed, I for one am a big fan of the mechanical disc brake. Mostly, just for the simplicity of ’em. There is no denying

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First Look: OneUp V3 Dropper Remote is Customizable, Cheaper & Easier to Push

OneUp Components has introduced the V3 Dropper Remote, a lighter, more affordable iteration that is said to require 27% less actuation force than the V2. Compatible with any cable-operated mechanical dropper seat post on the market, the V3 Dropper Remote will be a viable upgrade for a large contingent of riders and it can be

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Review: Archer’s D1x electronic shifting system offers moderately improved shifting & app-based tuning

Electronic drivetrains aren’t new anymore, but not long ago Archer Components introduced an interesting new concept – an electronic shifting system that uses a short cable to pull your derailleur. It sounds odd, but they’ve devised a way to make any cable-actuated derailleur upgradeable to electronic shifting, and claim their system provides improves shifting performance

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Review: Hunt Enduro Wide V2 MTB Wheelset

Orucase Design Labs Mini Frame Pack combines zippers & magnets for accessibility on the go

Review: The new Growtac Equal Brakes combine little size and big power!

First Look: OneUp V3 Dropper Remote is Customizable, Cheaper & Easier to Push

Review: Archer’s D1x electronic shifting system offers moderately improved shifting & app-based tuning

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