Art's Cyclery Sponsored RSS

Find out why wider rims offer a softer ride, more cornering traction, better climbing, less burping, weight savings and a potential to run a wider array of tire profiles.

The post Tech: Why wider rims will improve your ride appeared first on Mountain Bike Review.

The growing popularity of extended cogs is a result of 11-speed 1x drivetrains by SRAM and Shimano. There are mechanical and weight advantages to ditching the front derailleur in favor of a wider range cassette that can do the job of a double or triple chainring system.

The post Tech: Deep dive on 1×10 narrow/wide conversion gearing appeared first on Mountain Bike Review.