Looking at the cheap #droppers, usually house brands from Trek, Giant, X-Fusion, Crankbrothers, Cube, Merida, Tranz-X - Design, service, installation, weight. Focusing on the Bontrager second and t...
With their 12 speed drivetrain #Shimano introduced the new #brakes. Today I'm looking at the XT M8100 Race brakes, that use 2 piston calipers. All aspects covered: design, options, compatibility, w...
Want to use the #Shimano 12 speed #derailleurs with 11 speed #drivetrains? Here are the Dos and Don'ts. I was surprised by the results as they are not a simple swap as I expected, 10 speed wide ra...
Internally routed #dropper post? Yeah, this is how to DRILL your frame for it. As long as you're ok with losing warranty on your frame, this is a simple process with great results. Continuing my bu...
Quick test of using a #SRAM #Eagle drivetrain (XX1, X01, GX, NX, SX) with #Shimano 12 speed derailleur (M9100, M8100, M7100). Works like a charm, take a look! I have tested the SRAM EAGLE drivetra...
Shimano XTR, XT and SLX #12s #derailleur options explained after #Shimano marketing fiasco with XTR launch. And re-launch. What works with 10-51t and 10-45t cassettes, design differences, applicati...
Quick look at the new #Shimano #SPD XT M8100 #clipless pedals launched with Shimano 12 speed drivetrain. Compared to the previous generation XT, M8000 or 11 speed generation and the good old PD-M52...
I just bought a low cost 2019 Brand-X HT-1 frame to build a #bike with parts from the parts bin and I need your help making some decisions like dropper, no dropper, internally routed or external, f...
Quick check of the M7100 XLS 12 speed #derailleur from #Shimano next to the XT, M8100. Very similar, Shimano kept the same approach from the 11 speed drivetrains when layering their 12 speed offeri...
Quick review of the new #Shimano XT 12 speed shifter vs the XTR we've used this year. M8100 vs M9100, will it blend? :) To buy any of these please consider using the links below, they help me fund ...
Time to upgrade the Trek Marlin that I reviewed earlier in the year! Lots of links below to other how-to videos. For parts and tools please consider using the links below, they help me fund this ch...