Posts Tagged ‘component review’

  • First Look: The Hive Fifteen.G Mountain Bike Cranks
    The Hive bike components sent over a set of their triple ring Fifteen.G cranks for review on Bike198.com. I first became aware of The Hive components with their introduction of a unique hub coined the Chub, so I was floored to get in some of their components. Triple Ring Fifteen.G Cranks from The Hive From bythehive.com: Fifteen.G brings you cutting edge mountain bike...
    by 198 at March 3rd, 2010 at 08:03 am
  • Review: Cane Creek 100 Headset
    For 2009, Cane Creek Cycling Components introduced a new headset to compliment the growing popularity of their very successful Cane Creek 110. The Cane Creek 100 comes in at a lower price point (75 – 85 bones depending on where you look) but brings a high quality unit that you would expect out of premium headsets. The lower price in comparison with the 110 is brought...
    by 198 at December 11th, 2009 at 09:12 am
  • Review: Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube for Mountain and Road Bike Chains
    There are dozens of different lube companies all competing to keep your chain for your mountain and road bike all lubed up and shifting correctly. With all of the different models, formulas and bases, it can get confusing when choosing a lube that will be right for you, your riding and your conditions. As we continue to seek out new products that are going to make your...
    by 198 at September 29th, 2009 at 08:09 am
  • Gore Ride-On Cable Systems – In For Review
    Gore Ride-On Cable Systems are high quality shifter and brake cables for your mountain or road bike. For a new project we are working on, I needed full length shifter housing, and after talking to the guys at Gore Ride-On Cables, we decided that the Extra Long Sealed Low Friction System would be a great product to test out on this bike. More on Gore… The company...
    by 198 at July 1st, 2009 at 07:07 am
  • Manitou Minute Super 140 20mm TA Fork In For Review
    The Manitou Minute Super 140 with the 20mm thru axle is Manitou’s light weight 140mm travel mountain bike suspension fork. With a claimed weight at 1,660 grams (around 3.65 lbs.), the Minute Super 140 is 239 grams lighter (0.52 lbs.) than the comparable Fox Talas 140 RLC 15mm QR TA. That is significant weight savings in the 140mm travel fork market. More from Manitou...
    by 198 at June 11th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Review – 2009 Shimano Saint – DH and FR Mountain Bike Components
    For 2009, Shimano completely redesigned their Saint component group that is aimed at the downhill and freeride section of the mountain biking market. Saint is purpose built component group that is designed to take the abuse of gravity and big hit riders all around the world. Ripped from RideSaint.com: Shimano combines design and engineering prowess with current riding...
    by 198 at June 10th, 2009 at 08:06 am