Cranks

If you've ever ridden a full-suspension bike without a chain, you likely noticed an improvement in its suspension performance. After watching some incredible chainless downhill runs on the UCI World Cup circuit, this Italian brand dreamt up a way to provide the benefits of riding wi...

Posted by bturman on 8/13/2020 6:11 PM

Shimano XT 12-Speed Long-Term Review (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/31/2020 12:51 AM

Ochain Chainring Spider (product)

MEGA Range: SRAM Eagle Goes to 52 Teeth (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 6/11/2020 7:00 AM

eeWings Titanium Cranks from Cane Creek Now in Raven Black (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 4/24/2020 6:46 AM

Introducing Ochain - A Clever Chainring Spider Designed to Reduce Pedal-Kickback (press release)

Posted by bturman on 3/30/2020 7:00 PM

Race Face Next R Crankset (product)

SRAM X01 Eagle Rear Derailleur (product)

SRAM GX Eagle Rear Derailleur (product)

Cane Creek Releases Limited Tie-Dye eeWings Cranks (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 9/26/2019 8:44 AM

New Race Face AEffect R Cranks and Longer-Travel Dropper Post Are Here (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 8/14/2019 12:00 AM

Shimano's Latest XTR Group Delivers Class-Leading Performance (feature story)

Posted by hurricanejoel on 8/8/2019 4:46 PM

First Look: Truvativ Descendant TLD CoLab Components (feature story)

Posted by hurricanejoel on 5/23/2019 7:00 AM

Hope Introduces New Cranks and Wheels | BCA 2019 (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/4/2019 9:54 AM

Miranda XMOD MTB Carbon Crankset (product)

When Miranda set out to make the XMOD MTB carbon crankset, they wanted them to be lightweight, durable, and compatible with multiple mountain bike disciplines. With over six months of testing on our end, we feel we’ve come to a verdict on how well they did in covering these objectives. Str...

Posted by dirtworks911 on 1/24/2019 10:16 AM

Mountain Bike Component of the Year - Shreddy Awards (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 12/30/2018 1:54 PM

If you are looking for cranks that feel solid under your feet and connect you to the bike and drivetrain seamlessly, the Praxis Girder is an option worth considering. Praxis Cycles, based in Santa Cruz, California, is known for its diverse line-up of carbon and alloy drivetrain components. They ...

Posted by SomeGuy on 10/31/2018 12:41 PM

Praxis Girder Carbon Crankset (product)

2019 MTB Components - The Crazy and the Cool at Interbike (video)

There were plenty of interesting mountain bike and cycling components at Interbike this year. We found some of the most intriguing pieces of gear for you to check out. :05 - Nobl Wheels TR 36 carbon rims with Onyx Superlight Hubs 1:26 - Microshift XCD Clutch Rear Derailleur, G11 11-46t cas...

Posted by sspomer on 9/24/2018 11:24 AM

Single chainring conversion (forum topic)

Posted by TheB33st on 7/12/2018 8:03 AM

This Chain Ain't Coming Off v2.0, Eurobike 2018 (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 7/8/2018 7:15 AM

SRAM's New NX Eagle 1x12 Drivetrain is the Most Affordable Yet (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 6/14/2018 8:41 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

820mm Handlebars, More Colors and a New Dropper Post from Race Face - Sea Otter Classic (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/29/2018 10:09 AM

Maximize Bang for Your Buck with the New Praxis Girder Carbon Cranks - Sea Otter Classic (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/27/2018 2:14 PM

Cane Creek Releases Drool-Worthy Titanium eeWings Crankset - Sea Otter Classic (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/24/2018 12:06 PM

The Good:

Range for days, Looks the part

The Bad:

Weak non-adjustable clutch can't control chain slap, numerous jams and blown jockey wheels/mech cages, sensitive B-tension. Chainring is soft as cheese. Stupidly expensive and the mech hangs down a long way.

Overall Review: I ran X01 Eagle on my bike for three months over summer. Riding a few times each week and racing 4 one-day enduros and one 6-day trans event. I had numerous problems with Eagle. Not so much in terms of shifting. It moves up and down through the the block quickly and consistently. (Though it's v...

Posted by DDB1 on 4/8/2018 3:15 AM

SRAM Simplifies the Crank with DUB (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/16/2018 7:00 AM

Changing to a single front sprocket. (forum topic)

Posted by MTBJB on 10/16/2017 12:49 PM