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Wolf Tooth Components 104 BCD Alloy Chainring Review
I’ve gone through various 1X drivetrain configurations on my mountain bikes over the years and during that time, I’ve had a chance to try a number of different chainrings. Recently I picked up an alloy chainring from Wolf Tooth Components, and it’s been one of the best I’ve used. Wolf Tooth offers a wide selection of 104 …
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Review: Absolute Black Oval Chainring
The Absolute Black Oval chainring is a narrow-wide ring that can be easily installed on most 1X drivetrains and features an oval shape that’s said to smooth pedal strokes and improve leg comfort on the bike. Does the Absolute Black design deliver? Read on. Oval Chainrings Oval chainrings have actually been around a LONG time, …
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Converting a 2×10 Drivetrain to 1×10
If you’re like me, you’ve been drooling over the 1×11 drivetrains from SRAM–then reality sets in. Sure, the gear itself is expensive, but honestly it’s also a lot of work to convert your existing drivetrain. Not only do you have to replace the chain, crank, cassette, shifter, and derailleur, most folks will also need a …
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1×9 and Feeling Fine
Like most mountain bikers I started out riding a 27-speed mountain bike with 3 crank rings and 9 gears on the rear cassette. When I bought my 29er a couple years ago I made the switch to a 9-speed, 1×9 drivetrain and despite feeling out of shape and out of gears initially, I eventually got …
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1×9 and Feeling Fine
Like most mountain bikers I started out riding a 27-speed mountain bike with 3 crank rings and 9 gears on the rear cassette. When I bought my 29er a couple years ago I made the switch to a 9-speed, 1×9 drivetrain and despite feeling out of shape and out of gears initially, I eventually got …
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