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The brakes that came as a stock spec on my GT Force Carbon Pro were fraught with durability and reliability issues. When they were in good working order, they worked well–but they required constant maintenance to keep them functioning properly. So, I reached out to Shimano to get a set of the brand-new 2016 Deore XT M8000 …

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Shimano has just announced the release of a mountain bike-specific ebike drivetrain/motor, dubbed STePS MTB, which is slotted into their lineup at the XT level. While Shimano had previously offered ebike drivetrains for commuting, touring, and other applications. this is their first foray into the world of electric mountain bikes. Until now, Bosch was the …

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In this episode we discuss recent mountain bike industry news involving a number of brands, including Giant, Chain Reaction, SRAM, Shimano, Specialized, and Stan’s.

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Bicycle Retailer reports that Shimano has slashed wholesale and retail prices on many components above the SLX level, although price cuts aren’t uniform across the board. Changes in prices range from a 1 percent increase to a 40 percent decrease. The changes have reportedly been made to allow local bike shops to compete more directly …

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