Mountain Bike Review

Art's Cyclery, Art's Cyclery Sponsored, Components, Dropper Post - December 22, 2016

What You Really Want to Buy Part II: Dropper Posts

If you haven’t already, you need to put a dropper post on your bike. Being able to instantly get your saddle into descending or pedaling position will change the way you ride. Dropper posts make you faster, while boosting the fun factor of your rides by allowing you to put your saddle in the perfect position all the time without stopping.

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Art's Cyclery, Art's Cyclery Sponsored, Wheels - December 21, 2016

What You Really Want to Buy Part 1: Wheels

Nothing wakes up your bike like a quality wheelset. A good wheel upgrade will include a combination of increased stiffness, decreased weight, and improved freehub engagement, in ratios dependent on your particular needs.

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e*thirteen TRS tire review

Buy these tires immediately — they changed this tester's life and he says they will change yours, too. Here’s why.

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How to: Proper bolt tightening patterns

When installing a new chainring (or other critical component) there’s a specific pattern you should use when tightening the bolts. Simply reefing them down one-by-one just wont do.

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Carbon versus aluminum handlebars

So you are looking to upgrade to a wider handlebar, but are not sure if you should go with carbon or aluminum and are wondering what are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

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