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First Review: Shimano XT M8100 and SLX M7100 – presenting Shimano’s entry-level 12-speed drivetrains
Everyone was expecting Shimano to introduce the new XT M8100 12-speed drivetrain. But we were surprised to see the Japanese giant also release a new 12 speed Shimano SLX M7100. Both groupsets rely on the proven features of their high-end XTR drivetrain. Not only do we have all the details on the new drivetrains for you, but we’ve already taken them for a ride.
First test: Shimano XT M8100 and SLX M7100 disc brakes – lots of power at a fair price
With all the commotion surrounding Shimano’s new XT and SLX-12-speed groupsets, it’s easy to forget that the Japanese component colossus just presented a fully revised version of the XT M8100 and SLX M7100 disc brakes. And not only do they look a lot like Shimano’s high-end XTR model, but also deliver an almost identical performance. Read all about it in this test.
First ride review: MET Parachute MCR helmet – the return of a classic
In its day, the minimalist chin guard of the very first MET Parachute full face helmet stirred up quite a bit of controversy in the helmet market. Its successor divided the mountain bike world no less. The latest version, the MET Parachute MCR not only looks a whole lot better than its predecessor, but it also features improved safety and has become more intuitive to use. We’ve already tested it and got all the details.
The best budget trail bike of 2019 – 11 mountain bikes head to head
How much does a good trail bike cost? This group test proves that € 3,000 is enough! But there are a few things to consider if you want to make sure your savings don’t come at the cost of fun and durability in the long run. We’ve gained many exciting insights from this group test – and found a clear winner in our test!
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