Cassettes

A Better XTR? Vital Rides the New Shimano M9100 Group in Crested Butte (feature story)

Posted by kafin8ed on 7/26/2018 7:31 AM

A 13-Speed Hydraulic Drivetrain? Rotor Components at Eurobike 2018 (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 7/8/2018 2:23 PM

Hacked: e*thirteen's 11 to 12-Speed Drivetrain Conversion (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 6/25/2018 3:49 AM

Shimano Goes BIG - New 12-Speed 1X XTR Drivetrains, Brakes and More (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 5/25/2018 8:02 AM

Shimano xtr with eagle cassette and shifter. (forum topic)

Posted by Matt Puchniak on 3/16/2018 7:35 PM

How-To: Fix Common Rear Derailleur Shifting Problems (video)

The rear derailleur is the heart of most mountain bike drivetrains. As the 1x drivetrain becomes standard issue on capable cross-country, trail and enduro bikes, we're left with one shifter, cable and derailleur to adjust for top-to-bottom gear range performance. GMBN has put together a handy gu...

Posted by sspomer on 11/6/2017 9:26 AM

BOX 7-Speed DH & 11-Speed Trail Drivetrains at Eurobike (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 8/30/2017 6:19 PM

For the last year some friends and I have been toying with the idea of riding the Colorado Trail from Molas Pass to Durango – a ride actually deserving of the word "epic." Three weeks ago we made the high-country adventure happen. We planned to tackle the beast over two days with a sag-wagon ful...

Posted by bturman on 8/29/2017 1:47 AM

e*thirteen's TRS+ 9-46t Cassette, only $249 and 339g (press release)

Posted by sspomer on 8/28/2017 5:35 PM

WINNING BIKE: Aaron Gwin's YT TUES (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 8/28/2017 12:19 PM

When you look back at the history of SRAM's 1X drivetrains, it took quite a while for all that wonderful technology to trickle down to a price point that many considered to be affordable. Three years and multiple intermediary drivetrains separated the 2012 introduction of XX1, the company's flag...

Posted by bturman on 6/8/2017 1:25 AM

Vital MTB's The Inside Line Podcast Episode 12 - Chris Hilton, Product Manager for MTB Drivetrain at SRAM (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 6/7/2017 10:42 AM

2017 Sea Otter Classic Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 4/26/2017 7:07 AM

On a summer trip to Whistler, a few friends and I ditched the lift line in favor of the lesser traveled trails on nearby Blackcomb. The ride began just like any other - popping wheelies and cracking jokes as we made our way to the base of the mountain. Then the pitch kicked up a few notches. My ...

Posted by bturman on 1/26/2017 9:13 AM

The Good:

Light weight with a claimed weight of 303 grams, or 287 grams depending on what page of e*thirteen's website your looking at. I didn't measure it, but it feels much lighter than the Shimano 11-46 cassette it replaced. The gear ratios are well thought out and feel closer together compared to Shimano's XT cassette. Shifting is buttery smooth, even after two months of use. The 9 and 10 tooth cogs really let you get moving on downhill and flat sections. No unusual squeaks or weird noises as of now.

The Bad:

This cassette is expensive even by SRAM standards. Shifting into the 9 tooth cog isn't as consistent as the remaining cogs. Sometimes it takes a couple pedal revolutions to get it to grab the cog when paired with a XTR derailleur. Ironically, shifting is quicker and more consistent with a XT derailluer.

Overall Review: This cassette offers much better performance, range and weight savings compared to Shimano's 11-46 XT cassette. I've been running it for a couple months now and it works just as good as the day I installed it. Tooth wear looks minimal to non-existent at this point in the cassette's life; however...

Posted by VonR on 1/20/2017 9:43 PM

First Look: e*thirteen TRSr Cassette (feature story)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 12/7/2016 10:08 AM

EUROBIKE - 2017 Mountain Bike Components (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 8/31/2016 5:49 PM

PIT BITS - New 2017 Products from Crankworx Whistler (photo album)

Posted by bturman on 8/20/2016 5:58 PM

PIT BITS - Leogang World Cup (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 6/12/2016 6:33 AM

PIT BITS - Fort William World Cup (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 6/2/2016 11:26 AM

An Affordable 7-speed DH Drivetrain - SRAM Launches GX DH (press release)

Posted by sspomer on 6/2/2016 7:00 AM

2016 Sea Otter Classic Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by bturman on 4/15/2016 11:15 AM

First Look: Shimano Brings Electronic Di2 Tech Down to Deore XT, Adds Wireless Connectivity and 11-46 Cassette Option (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/14/2016 8:00 AM

PIT BITS - Enduro World Series, Corral, Chile (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 3/24/2016 7:57 PM

First Look, First Ride: SRAM Eagle 1x12 Drivetrain | The Front Derailleur Killer (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 3/24/2016 7:33 AM

First Look / First Ride: OneUp Components Shark 10-50T System (feature story)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 3/21/2016 8:14 AM

Review by Evan Turpen // Action Photos by Joel Harwood, Product Photos by AJ Barlas and Evan Turpen Over the last 20 years there have been incredible changes in mountain bike technology, but drivetrain technology still seems to change at a snail’s pace. We’ve only added three additional cogs t...

Posted by E.T. on 3/16/2016 9:29 AM

Tested: e*thirteen TRS Group (feature story)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 3/6/2016 6:29 PM

2016 Taipei Bike Show (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 3/2/2016 11:18 AM

Gearing, What's Really Best? (forum topic)

Posted by Pedal4life on 3/2/2016 7:20 AM