I’m sure you have already seen the spy pictures and specs. Shimano and SRAM are both making a push on the new 10 speed platform for 2011. So…it begs the question…do we really need 10 speed mountain bike drivetrains? First off, I completely agree with a 2x setup on the front. I have been running this setup on my 9 speed stuff for a long time with the aid...

The Shimano Deore XT lineup as been the staple for Shimano mountain biking since back in the early days. With it’s XTR couterpart, Deore XT has provided high quality components at a mid-level price that parts whores and budget minded riders can all get on board with. Over the years, Shimano has had incredible success with the Deore XT component group, so how does...

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...

Josh at Outspokin’ Bicycles in Woodstock, GA hit me up earlier this week with an invitation. This invite was for a Shimano Dura Ace Di2 launch party at their shop where I would get to try out the new ultra high end, electronic road bike shifting groupo from Shimano. The Shimano Dura Ace Di2 road bike groupo has been getting a lot of press lately for both its price...

Ramona, Calif., (September 26, 2008) – Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles, designer and manufacturer of high quality, state of the art bicycles, is honored to support the Shimano Alfine Breast Cancer Fundraiser by donating a “rose petal” pink commuter bike, the RIDE. The online auction begins today and ends October 31, 2008, and is accessible to the public on the Web...

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As the weather gets warmer, everyone starts preparing for the impending riding season. This means that business for bikes shops comes out of the usually slow winter season for a very busy spring. New and returning riders alike are looking for new bikes along with tuning up the old ones to get ready for that perfect sunny day. Unfortunately, for most shops, it seems like...

Some time ago, on our local board we had a “discussion” on the pros and cons of square taper bottom brackets vs. external bearing bottom brackets.  The mountain biking crowd has basically split into two camps. Square Taper Devotees External Bearing (X-Type) Riders Others, use some of both, but I think everyone has pretty much ruled out ISIS as an option...