Components - Drivetrain

After several months of use the verdict is in on e*thirteen's kit to boost your 11-spd SRAM drivetrain to 12 with 511% range...

A long problem-free test period the post ride inspection was almost perfect - but not quite....

Shimano's top of line MTB group finally goes full time 1x - and this one goes to 12 - but there are other highlights help you win at gear...

If you have a SRAM 11spd shifter, e*thirteen has devised a way to reach EAGLE territory on your own...

Shimano goes deep with 1x and 12spd while pushing innovation with virtually every component - but can XTR get back on top...

This 38-gram tool performs some critical tasks that could save a ride – and where your multi-tool won't help you...

Giving this cassette a fair test would have meant a fresh chain, one chainring and no swaps - this instead was an unfair test...

"They will retail for 999 USD and will be available through Cane Creek distributors and retailers or factory direct through the company’s website..."

A discussion over beers turns to SRAM's new DUB BB and crank and Andrew Major injects some perspective about standards...

Enduro Bearing makes a solution in both ceramic hybrid and stainless with external seals and double row bearings...

After 7 months on SRAM's GX Eagle drivetrain how does the performance stack up to the more expensive XX1 and XO1 groups...

SRAM's goals were simplicity, durability and compatibility but no new standards were created and no old ones were harmed...

People, events, and bikes. These are the things that got me excited in 2017.

The steel ring costs twice as much as most aluminum options but if it lasts more than twice as long....

Box returns with a completely redesigned ONE drivetrain, a dh version, new wheels and some sweet made in USA hubs...

More gears, less weight, and a 40% price cut

e-thirteen fires another cassette-based salvo with an 11-speed wide-range option.

Tim Coleman does his racer-boy best to find the limits of the Box One drivetrain and the results were catastrophic...

Why does Pivot spec Aeffect cranks on their US $7400 Firebird and other models? Andrew Major wanted to know as well...

Despite an early failure with the first set Andrew Major came away impressed with e13's top of the line cranks...

Unsprung weight is the enemy of your suspension - but we keep putting larger cogs on the rear wheel - but maybe there is a simple solution...

These are products that aren't yet fully reviewed, but Andrew Major thinks some of you should know about them before summer...

Are mountain bikers sick of the two party system - of having to choose between red and blue? Is it time for a fresh start?

Your bike hates you. But it can learn to love again.