SRAM has been taking the industry by storm with it’s new products and innovations over the past year. With the new Hammerschmidt front drive system, Avid Elixir brakes and a completely redesigned Rock Shox line…2009 looks to be a big year for SRAM components. What hasn’t changed much for the the 2009 model year is the conventional shifting lines from...

Photo by Joe Cattoni (aka. epoJoe) I have had some serious ride time on the Evolve over the past couple of weeks. I figured it was time to update you guys on the progress of the review, so here is what I have found so far. Ellsworth Evolve – The Ride The momentum that 29ers create is well documented. On my local trails, the larger diameter wheels are incredible....

SRAM is at it again. The new Doubletap X.9 shifters operate much like their road groupo. You tap the lever lightly to go to a smaller cog/chainring. Push lever further to go to a larger cog/chainring. SRAM 9 Speed Double Tap Shifters MF# 00.7015.074.010 QBP# LD4514 Shifters are compatible with SRAM mountain rear derailleurs and front derailleurs. These new shifters combined...