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Over the past decade, gravel bikes have become an increasingly popular alternative to mountain bikes. They are fast, efficient, and versatile. At the same time, they do have some limitations. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are both designed for off-road riding. Both types of bikes are designed for slightly different purposes. In this guide, I’ll …

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Hybrid and mountain bikes share many similarities. Both types of bikes feature flat handlebars, wide tires, disc brakes, and front suspension. Even though they may appear similar, they are actually designed for completely different types of cycling. Mountain bikes are made for rugged off-road riding. Hybrid bikes are designed for a mix of both road …

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Over the past decade, disc brakes have become increasingly popular. In fact, they have pretty much replaced rim brakes across all categories of cycling. In the early 2000s, pro mountain bikers began adopting disc brakes. Over the past few years, most professional road cyclists have converted to disc brakes as well. These days, most mountain …

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Your wheels are arguably the most important individual component of your bicycle when it comes to performance. Upgrading from entry-level to premium wheels can reduce weight, increase speed, and improve the overall performance of any bike. When choosing bike wheels, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is which material to go …

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Fat bikes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to mountain bikes for off-road riding and bikepacking. They are fun, unique, and allow you to ride places that no other bike can go, like deep snow and loose sand. This guide outlines the pros and cons of riding a fat bike vs mountain bike to help …

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For years, air shocks have been standard in mountain biking. Coil shocks were reserved almost exclusively on downhill mountain bikes. Some believed that air shocks would replace coil shocks completely. After all, if you walk into any bike shop, you’ll notice that pretty much all of the mountain bikes come with an air shock. Thanks …

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When shopping for a new mountain bike, one of the more important decisions you’ll have to make is which type of suspension system to go with. This choice mostly comes down to the type of terrain you plan to ride and your budget. This guide outlines the pros and cons of riding a hardtail vs …

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In 2012, Sram introduced the first off the shelf 1x drivetrain. In the years since, 1x drivetrains have increased in popularity to a point that the majority of all new mountain bikes, bikepacking bikes, and gravel bikes feature them. Some road cyclists are even switching to 1x. That said, most manufactures still offer 2x and …

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