Tags: Drivetrain
Dario DiGiulio
Apr 2, 2024
Shimano Releases New $160 Drivetrain - With 8 Gears
There are also some small-hand friendly shifters for the Cues family.
Outside Online
Apr 1, 2024
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Ratio Technology Announces Oval Jockey Wheels [April Fool's]
They claim their oval jockey wheels refine drivetrain efficiency by reducing chain articulation angle through the derailleur cage versus their stock oversized jockey wheels.
Dario DiGiulio
Mar 9, 2024
First Look: Tektro's New Entry-Level Gemini Drivetrain - Taipei Cycle Show 2024
Brian did some very scientific clicking of the shifter on display, revealing nothing. He says it "feels pretty nice."
KMC
Feb 8, 2024
KMC Announces Their First Cassette
The React cassette is available for 10- and 11-speed drivetrains.
Henry Quinney
Nov 27, 2023
Review: Shimano XT Linkglide - Here For a Good Time AND a Long Time
Durable, reliable, and cost effective. Choose... all of them?
Pinkbike Originals
Dec 5, 2023
Tech Tuesday - HG vs. XD vs. Microspline Cassette Explainer
Henry talks you through the key differences in the main three cassette variants.
Jessie-May Morgan
Nov 30, 2023
CeramicSpeed Announces $669 OSPW X Upgrade for SRAM Transmission Derailleurs
For that, you get lower friction, "Active Debris Removal" and a lifetime warranty.
Pinkbike Originals
Oct 31, 2023
Tech Tuesday - Troubleshooting Common Shifting Problems
Some handy ways to diagnose and fix your poorly shifting drivetrain.
Pinkbike Originals
Oct 24, 2023
Video: Tech Tuesdays - How To Set Up Your Shifting
Henry gives you his technique for tuning cable-operated mechs quickly and effectively.
Pinkbike Originals
Jul 18, 2023
Video: Are We Finally Ready for the Automatic Groupset?
Christina takes a closer look at Shimano's new Free Shift and Auto Shift technology.
Dario DiGiulio
Jul 11, 2023
First Ride: SRAM's New GX Transmission
Say hello to the newest member of the T-type family.
Dario DiGiulio
Jun 9, 2023
The Binary Gear is a 2-Speed Bottom Bracket Gearbox
The front derailleur is dead, long live the front derailleur.
Mike Kazimer
Apr 14, 2023
First Ride: Shimano's Auto-Shifting XT Di2 Linkglide Drivetrain
Shifting while coasting is cool, but how well does fully automatic shifting actually work?
Matt Beer
Apr 4, 2023
First Ride: Classified's Electronic Two-Speed Powershift Hub
It's like Hammerschmidt but without all the hassles.
Brian Park
Mar 24, 2023
Brian's Final Randoms - Taipei Cycle Show 2023
I've saved some of the best for last. Also some of the strangest.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 21, 2023
Review: 1,000 Miles on SRAM's New Eagle Transmission
After a ton of muddy miles, the verdict is...
Mike Levy
Mar 21, 2023
First Ride: TRP's New 12-Speed Mechanical Drivetrain
It's a big day for drivetrains, even if you're not into batteries.
Mike Levy
Mar 13, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Shimano's Linkglide Drivetrain Tech Explained
More compatibility and longer lasting? Not something you hear every day.
Henry Quinney
Feb 28, 2023
Shimano Consolidates Entry- to Mid-Level Groupsets With New CUES Drivetrains
Shimano's new drivetrains are relatively affordable and come with impressive durability claims.
Mike Levy
Jan 24, 2023
First Look: 5DEV's Titanium Chainring Promises 3x the Durability
Is a titanium chainring a smart upgrade or a beautiful extravagance?
Henry Quinney
Jan 10, 2023
SRAM's New Unreleased Drivetrain Leaked on Craigslist
Now there's something you don't see every day...
Seb Stott
Jan 6, 2023
Fox Patent Shows Automatically Decoupling Hub & Disengaging Derailleur
Does the future include electronically controlled hub pawls and derailleur clutches?
Matt Beer
Nov 29, 2022
Review: O-Chain's Active Spider Adds Suppleness & Silence
Elastomers are back, and this time they're in O-Chain's Active Spider.
Eric Olsen
Nov 17, 2022
Ratio Technology Tease Direct Mount Derailleur Conversion
The UK-based company has 3D printed a prototype that allows existing derailleurs to go the direct mount route.
Henry Quinney
Nov 2, 2022
Ignite Components Showcase Bottom Bracket with Easy Bearing Extraction
Ignite Components hopes to offer a solution for the modern bottom bracket assembly.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 23, 2022
Spotted: Prototype SRAM Direct Mount Drivetrain - Les Gets XC World Champs 2022
SRAM's new direct mount derailleur finally makes a public appearance.
Mike Levy
Aug 12, 2022
First Ride: Prototype Supre Drivetrain - Crankworx Whistler 2022
Is there room for another type of drivetrain, or are Lal Bikes trying to solve a problem that you don't have to deal with?
Mike Levy
Jul 14, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 134 - Racing Controversy, Prototype DH Bikes, & Drivetrains From The Future
Levy and Kazimer talk about the merits of Shimano's auto-shifting Di2, why the Supre drivetrain trumps a gearbox, and what might be inside Specialized's fabric bag.
Seb Stott
Jul 11, 2022
Shimano's New XT Di2 Drivetrain Can Shift Automatically & While Coasting, But Only For eBikes
Eurobike is on the way, and the flood of new product announcements has begun.
Beta MTB
May 13, 2022
Beta Editors' Choice: SRAM GX AXS One Year Later
After shrugging off some serious abuse, wireless GX proves to be tougher than its mechanical cousin.
Beta MTB
Apr 30, 2022
Beta Editors' Choice: SRAM DUB Bottom Bracket
Stock bottom brackets sucked for a long time. This one doesn't.
Beta MTB
Mar 11, 2022
How the Open-Source ISIS Drive Bottom Bracket Almost Changed the Industry
The unfortunately-named standard's design wasn't flawless, but the theory behind it was.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 26, 2022
Tektro Introduces 9-Speed Entry Level E-Bike Drivetrain
The groupset is designed specifically to be beginner-friendly, but is just available to bike manufacturers at the moment.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2021
Shimano Granted Another FCC Wireless Approval for Derailleur & Control
Shimano's working on a wireless group, although it's not entirely clear if this one will be for XTR or GRX.
Seb Stott
Dec 7, 2021
A Deeper Look at Lal Bikes' Supre Drive Patent
An even more in-depth examination of Cedric Eveleigh's innovative Supre drivetrain.
Seb Stott
Nov 19, 2021
First Look & Interview: Trinity's Honda-Inspired Frame-Mounted Derailleur Drivetrain
"So we wanted to bring the Honda RN-01 back to life..."
Mike Levy
Nov 19, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 90 - Is Supre the Future of Trouble-Free Drivetrains? (with Cedric Eveleigh of Lal Bikes)
Talking to the inventor of the Supre drivetrain about how it came to be and where it might be going. It's like a gearbox but a lot better...
Mike Levy
Nov 18, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 89 - The Derailleur Pickle
Our favorite drivetrain nightmares, our dream set-ups, gearboxes and cranks with gearboxes, and how today's drivetrains could be better.
Matt Beer
Nov 12, 2021
First Look: Lal Bikes' Supre Drivetrain Splits The Derailleur In Half Before It Happens On the Trail
Cedric Eveleigh has created a new drivetrain that splits apart the traditional derailleur functions and moves everything out of harm's way.
Henry Quinney
Sep 21, 2021
Williams Racing Products Release New CentreHub Decoupling Spider
The decoupling spider is designed to reduce pedal kickback, and also makes it possible to shift at any time.
Mike Kazimer
May 31, 2021
Trendspotting: 4 Predictions About the Near Future of Mountain Bike Tech
What's coming up in the mountain bike world? Kazimer gazes into his crystal ball to try and figure it out.
Mike Kazimer
May 27, 2021
Review: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Wireless Drivetrain
GX AXS is $200 less expensive than X01 AXS, and it works just as well.
Mike Kazimer
May 18, 2021
SRAM Granted Patent for Drivetrain With a Direct Mount Derailleur
The new derailleur design uses a direct mount, and the body is tucked much further underneath the chainstay compared to what's currently the norm.
James Smurthwaite
May 11, 2021
Driven Reaches $1 Million USD Crowd Funding Goal in Just 2 Days & Says it is "Used to the Haters"
Another incredibly rapid crowd funding in the midst of the bike boom.
Henry Quinney
Apr 27, 2021
Shimano Introduces New 'Linkglide' Drivetrain Technology with Bold Longevity Claims
Linkglide aims prioritise durability and shift performance.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 31, 2021
Shimano Granted Patent Related to Wireless Electronic Shifting & Dropper Post
Shimano's patent covers wireless shifting, a dropper post, and electronic suspension controls.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 25, 2021
First Look: SRAM Releases GX Eagle AXS Wireless Electronic Drivetrain
There's now a slightly more affordable option for riders who want to make the move to wireless, electronic shifting.
Henry Quinney
Mar 25, 2021
Shimano Updates 12 Speed Range with Shorter Cage XT Derailleur & New Cranks
There's now a shorter cage XT derailleur to go with a 10-45 tooth cassette.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 18, 2021
Throwback Thursday: Intriguing Taipei Cycle Show Products That Never Went Mainstream
We didn't get to go to the Taipei Cycle Show in person this year, so let's take a look back at some finds worth remembering.
Seb Stott
Mar 4, 2021
Race Face's New 12-Speed Steel Chainring is Only $20
Race Face has added a more affordable direct mount chainring for Shimano 12-speed drivetrains.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 3, 2021
FCC Approval Hints at Wireless RockShox Suspension & New AXS Shifters
Beep. Boop. Beep. More wireless electronic news, this time related to suspension, shifting, and a power meter.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 1, 2021
Shimano FCC Application Hints at New Wireless Groupset
We're more than two years into XTR's lifespan and there's no electronic version, could that be about to change?
Mike Levy
Dec 28, 2020
2020 Pinkbike Awards: Component of the Year Winner
All the cogs, all the shifting, way less of the price.
James Smurthwaite
Nov 19, 2020
SRAM Patent Shows Different Electronic Shifting System for e-Bikes
It looks like SRAM are working on another electronic shifting design that runs off an e-bike battery.
Cane Creek
Nov 10, 2020
Cane Creek Announces Limited Edition 'IPA Inspired' Fork, BB, Crank Preloader & Headset
Cane Creek is paying tribute to the brewing heritage of western North Carolina with some amber components.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 4, 2020
Review: Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed Drivetrain - Low Price, High Performance
Shimano has raised the bar when it comes to how an affordable drivetrain should perform.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 17, 2020
Spotted: Prototype Shimano DH Derailleur
Is this the start of an updated Saint group?
Daniel Sapp
Oct 15, 2020
Review: Rotor's 13-Speed Hydraulic Drivetrain
Ever tried to bleed a derailleur?
e*thirteen
Oct 9, 2020
e*thirteen Launch their New Helix Wide Range Cassette
Helix components are engineered to bridge the compatibility gap between SRAM and Shimano components.
Mike Levy
Oct 8, 2020
Review: e*thirteen's New Helix R Wide Range Cassette
Lighter, less expensive, more range, and e*thirteen says the new Helix cassette is Shimano and SRAM compatible.
Mike Levy
Oct 8, 2020
Review: AXS Rocker Paddle Upgrade Kit
The $20 paddle gives you even more shift options.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 28, 2020
Spotted: New SRAM AXS Paddle in Finale Ligure
It looks like a more thumb-friendly shift paddle is on the way.
Mike Levy
Sep 10, 2020
Video: New 8-Speed Drivetrain, Tools, Tires, Pedals, & Clothing - Across the Pond Beaver
Worldwide travel restrictions have put an end to tradeshows, but not even a global pandemic can stop the ol' 8-Ball...
Ralf Hauser
Aug 31, 2020
First Ride: Shimano's New Steps EP8 eMTB System
Shimano's new motor is lighter, more powerful, and smaller than its predecessor.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 30, 2020
Throwback Thursday: The First Ever Shimano Deore XT Groupset From 1982
When thumb shifters, four-finger levers and cantilever brakes were the height of mtb tech.
microshift
Jul 21, 2020
MicroSHIFT Announce Updates to Advent 9-speed Shifter and Cassette
MicroSHIFT bring some of the technology from their Advent X 10-speed drivetrain to their cheaper 9-speed offering.
Mike Levy
Jul 16, 2020
Video: Why Are We Using 12-Speed Drivetrains? - The Explainer
What’s the deal with these 12-speed drivetrains? What did they give us, and what did they cost us?
Mike Levy
Jun 11, 2020
First Look: SRAM's New GX Drivetrain Offers 520% Range
The new GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain gets a 10-52-tooth cassette and carbon fiber cranks.
Cane Creek
May 22, 2020
Cane Creek Announces New Hellbender 70 Bottom Bracket & T47 Hellbender Neo Bottom Bracket
The Cane Creek Hellbender 70 bottom bracket starts at $99 and the Hellbender Neo T47 retails for $150.
Mike Kazimer
May 19, 2020
Review: TRP's New TR12 Shifter and Derailleur
TRP expands their drivetrain lineup with a 12-speed shifter and derailleur.
Dan Roberts
May 7, 2020
First Look: Shimano's New Deore 12-Speed Group & Other 2021 Updates
The 12-speed trickle down continues as Shimano unveils their new Deore drivetrain, along with new brakes and wheels.
Daniel Sapp
Apr 9, 2020
MicroSHIFT's New 10-Speed Advent X Drivetrain is Only $167 - Pond Beaver 2020 (Updated with Video)
MicroSHIFT's new 10-speed drivetrain features an 11-48t range, and competes with higher-end competitors in weight.
Daniel Sapp
Apr 9, 2020
PNW Components' Shifty Lever & Gen 3 Rainier Dropper Post - Pond Beaver 2020
PNW Components debuts a shift paddle upgrade, while their latest generation Rainier post has a tool-free travel-adjust.
Mike Levy
Apr 7, 2020
CeramicSpeed's $549 Carbon Derailleur Cage and Pulley Wheels Apparently Save You Watts - Pond Beaver 2020
Or maybe you're interested in the $1,700 version with 3D-printed titanium pulley wheels?
Daniel Sapp
Feb 27, 2020
Review: Race Face Next SL G5 Carbon Cranks
We put the latest version of Race Face's lightweight carbon cranks to the test.
Mike Levy
Jan 27, 2020
Video: What's the Deal with Chains? - The Explainer
How much do you know about your bicycle chain?
Dan Roberts
Jan 17, 2020
Round Up: 10 Little-Known European Manufacturers Making Exciting Stuff
Rasta cranks, exotic shocks, carbon fiber bar and stem combos - they're all here in this round up of European manufacturers.
James Smurthwaite
Dec 17, 2019
4 Takeaways from the CyclingTips Ultimate Chain Test
Want to know what the most durable and most efficient chains are? CyclingTips embarked on a massive investigation to find out.
Richard Cunningham
Nov 15, 2019
Review: Shimano's XT 12-Speed Drivetrain is Smart Money
Reliable, durable, quiet, and ready for anything - everything you'd want for a long-term relationship
Richard Cunningham
Nov 8, 2019
Shimano Gearbox in the Works - Patents Filed on Hybrid Chain-driven Sequential-Shift Transmission
BikeRadar reveals a patent that actually could doom the derailleur, along with the gearbox as we know it.
Richard Cunningham
Oct 25, 2019
Review: Garbaruk 12-Speed Cassette for SRAM Eagle
Lightweight alternative to SRAM's XX1 and XO1 Eagle cassettes & some color-coordinated drivetrain bling.
Mike Levy
Sep 19, 2019
Review: 6 Months with SRAM'S Wireless Eagle AXS XX1 Drivetrain
We've lived with SRAM's wireless AXS drivetrain for the last six months. Here's how it's performed so far.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 13, 2019
Shimano Loosens Micro Spline Hub Licensing Restrictions
Shimano has made it much easier for hub manufacturers to obtain the license necessary to produce Micro Spline compatible hubs.
Mike Levy
Sep 6, 2019
SRAM to Introduce a $15 Universal Derailleur Hanger - Eurobike 2019
Is the mountain bike industry ready to embrace a single derailleur hanger design?
Box Components
Sep 2, 2019
Video: Vincent Tupin & Eliott Lapôtre Ride Box Components' New Prime 9 Drivetrain
It might bring back memories of the 90s but it's all new.
TRPCyclingComponents
Sep 5, 2019
TRP Announces DH7 Shifting Components
TRP has a new shifter and derailleur that they've designed for the gravity-focused rider with Aaron Gwin and his mechanic John Hall's cooperation.
Pinkbike Originals
Sep 4, 2019
Video: Long-Travel Linkage Forks, Carbon Shaft-Drives, and Virtual Mountain Biking - Eurobike 2019
Trust's new long-travel linkage fork, CeramicSpeed's wild shaft-drive system, and Zwift adds steerable mountain biking to their virtual training.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 4, 2019
CeramicSpeed Unveil Prototype Telescoping MTB Drivetrain - Eurobike 2019
Could this crazy concept from CeramicSpeed be the drivetrain that kills the derailleur?
Mike Kazimer
Sep 4, 2019
First Ride: TRP's DH7 Shifter & 'Hall Lock' Equipped Derailleur
Designed with input from Aaron Gwin and John Hall, the DH7 drivetrain is now official.
Mike Levy
Sep 4, 2019
Cane Creek Promises Most Reliable Bottom Bracket - Eurobike 2019
Can bearing technology from the food industry make our bottom brackets last much longer?
James Smurthwaite
Sep 2, 2019
Rotor Confirms Full Details of 1x13 Drivetrain
Rotor’s 13-speed hydraulic drivetrain is officially on the way.
Daniel Sapp
Sep 2, 2019
First Look: Box One Prime 9 - A Wide Range, 9-Speed Drivetrain
Box's One Prime 9 challenges the premise and complications of 12-speed drivetrains with a lightweight 11 x 50 nine-speed transmission
James Smurthwaite
Aug 13, 2019
SRAM's Prototype 7 Speed AXS Drivetrain - Crankworx Whistler 2019
The question is when, not if, wireless shifting will appear on World Cup DH bikes
Richard Cunningham
Aug 9, 2019
Review: e*thirteen's TRS+ 12-Speed Cassette Offers a Whopping 556% Range
New mounting system requires no special tools, it's lightweight, and no more clunky shifting
Sarah Moore
Jul 10, 2019
Tech Briefing: Purple Components, Youth Apparel, 2020 Bikes & More - July 2019
A monthly round-up of the latest tech, this time including gear from Commencal, Nukeproof, ENVE, Giro, and more.
shiftactivemedia
Jul 2, 2019
CeramicSpeed Announces OSPW X System For Eagle
CeramicSpeed's Oversized Pulley Wheel X System is now available for SRAM's Eagle AXS and mechanical derailleurs and is designed to make the system both more efficient and durable.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 27, 2019
Review: Shimano's XTR 12-Speed Drivetrain Sets the Bar for Shifting Performance Under Power
Was it worth the wait? We've been thrashing the new XTR 12-speed drivetrain to find out.
Mike Levy
Apr 12, 2019
Video: Rotor's 13-Speed Drivetrain is Powered by Mineral Oil - Sea Otter 2019
Now you can choose between a traditional steel cable, an encrypted wireless network... And mineral oil.
Mike Levy
Mar 28, 2019
Here's Your OTHER 12-Speed Wireless Drivetrain - Taipei Cycle Show 2019
Desperate to ditch the cable but strapped for cash?
James Smurthwaite
Mar 27, 2019
S-Ride's 13-Speed Drivetrain - Taipei Cycle Show 2019
Need all the cogs? S-Ride's drivetrain might be just the ticket.
Daniel Sapp
Feb 18, 2019
Review: MicroSHIFT's New $125 Advent Drivetrain
On a budget? The new Advent 9-speed drivetrain is worth a look.
Mike Levy
Feb 7, 2019
5 Details About SRAM's Wireless AXS Components
We get it, there are no wires. But there's plenty of other interesting stuff to learn about SRAM's new wireless Eagle AXS drivetrain and Reverb dropper.
Mike Levy
Feb 6, 2019
Video: SRAM's Wireless Eagle AXS Drivetrain Explained
It's finally here and there isn't a steel shift cable in sight.
Mike Kazimer
Jan 31, 2019
Update: What's Going On With Shimano's New XTR Group?
Production delays, manufacturing issues; Shimano hasn't had an easy time getting the new XTR to market.
Box Components
Jan 14, 2019
Box Components Announces Box Two 9 Speed E-Bike Drivetrain
An e-bike specific drivetrain with an extra wide range.
Mike Levy
Nov 3, 2018
SunRace's New 1X Drivetrain is for the Groms - Taipei Cycle Show 2018
They also had their higher-end MZ group and an interesting XD-driver sleeve option.
Richard Cunningham
Nov 2, 2018
Review: Box Two 11-Speed Drivetrain
If there were a mountain bike version of David vs Goliath, this would be it.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 30, 2018
Review: PNW Components Loam Lever
"It's like a yoga mat for your thumb..." See what we thought of PNW Components' new dropper post lever.
Mike Levy
Sep 18, 2018
Nicolai's Electronically Shifted Gearbox Enduro Bike - Interbike 2018
Oh, and it's an e-bike, too.
Mike Levy
Jul 8, 2018
Yep, Here's Your 13-Speed Drivetrain - Eurobike 2018
Rotor's new 1x13 drivetrain uses hydraulic fluid instead of a steel cable, and it can be set-up in all sorts of different ways.
Richard Cunningham
Jul 5, 2018
Review: Race Face’s New Cinch Oval Ring
Race Face freely admits that oval sprockets aren't new, but they believe that their latest direct-mount option is the better performer.
Box Components
Jul 5, 2018
Box Components Launches New 'Box Two' Drivetrain & Lifetime Warranty Against Breakage
No, Box's new "Two" drivetrain is not a 2x drivetrain. It sees a variety of updates and comes with a new lifetime warranty—no proof of purchase necessary.
Pinkbike Staff
Jun 26, 2018
Ask Pinkbike: Coil Shocks on Trail Bikes, Changing Fork Travel, and Drivetrain Upgrades
Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.
Mike Levy
Jun 24, 2018
Review: e*thirteen's New TRS Plus 12-Speed Upgrade Kit
Have an 11-speed SRAM drivetrain and want one more cog? e*thirteen's $299 USD conversion kit includes all the parts to make that happen, including the internal shifter pieces that you'll need to install inside your SRAM shifter.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 14, 2018
Review: NX Eagle - SRAM's New Affordable 12-Speed Drivetrain
SRAM's most affordable 12-speed drivetrain is compatible with Shimano freehubs.
Mike Kazimer
May 20, 2018
Nino Schurter & Malene Degn's Wireless Electronic Drivetrains - Albstadt World Cup XC
Development of SRAM's eTap off-road gruppo continues. **Updated with additional shifter photo.**
Mike Kazimer
May 8, 2018
Archer Components' Wireless Electronic D1x Shifter - Review
Archer Components' D1x system makes it easy to convert from analog to electronic shifting, but is it worth it?
Matt Wragg
Apr 29, 2018
Bike Festival Randoms: A Hydraulic Drivetrain, Prototype Shocks, A New High-End Helmet, & More - Garda Trentino 2018
We take a walk through the eye-searing Garda Bike Festival. [update: the drivetrain isn't hydraulic.]
Richard Cunningham
Apr 22, 2018
New Wide Range Drivetrain, Manitou Dirt Jump Fork, and a Dirt Cheap DH Bike - Sea Otter 2018
Saturday was jam packed, and exhibitors responded by pulling out their secret stuff. Take a look.
Richard Cunningham
Apr 13, 2018
Garbaruk 10 x 50 Wide-Range 11-Speed Cassette for SRAM XD Drivers - Review
Beautifully machined and sharp-shifting cassette offers 11-speed riders the same 500% range as SRAM Eagle
Mike Kazimer
Apr 10, 2018
RockShox Announces Longer Travel SID, New Twistloc Remote
XC courses are getting more technical, which is why RockShox is now offering a longer travel version of the SID.
Mike Levy
Mar 7, 2018
Prototype Wireless Electronic Drivetrain - Stellenbosch World Cup
SRAM's wireless, battery-powered drivetrain could make its racing debut at this weekend's World Cup cross-country race.
*Updated with more photos of Nino's bike*
*Updated with more photos of Nino's bike*
Vernon Felton
Mar 2, 2018
Wolf Tooth ReMote Light Action - Review
Frustrated with the stock lever on your dropper post? Wolf Tooth's ReMote Light Action may be worth a look.
Richard Cunningham
Dec 1, 2017
Bike Yoke Shifty: SRAM Derailleur Upgrade - Review
The most important upgrade you'll probably never need - and it's gold!
Pinkbike Staff
Dec 1, 2017
Win a SRAM GX Eagle Drivetrain - Pinkbike's Advent Calendar Giveaway
Our Advent Calendar is back! Today you're in with a chance of winning a SRAM MTB GX Eagle drive train. Enter now!
Mike Levy
Nov 29, 2017
KMC X11EPT ECO ProteQ Chain - Review
Is KMC's rust resistant chain ideal for those who aren't great with looking after their bike?
Richard Cunningham
Sep 7, 2017
SRAM X-Sync 2 Oval Chainrings - Review
If oval chainrings are your preference, SRAM has a good performer to match your Eagle drivetrain
Mike Levy
Sep 6, 2017
12-Speed XTR, Devinci’s Return to DH, and a Santa Cruz eMTB? - Rumors from Eurobike 2017
Speculation about whether Santa Cruz will have their own eMTB in the near future, Shimano's 12-Speed XTR Drivetrain, and other crystal ball-type stuff.
Mike Levy
Aug 28, 2017
Box's New 7-Speed DH Drivetrain Components and Lifetime Warranty - First Look
Box is expanding their catalog with the addition of not just a fresh DH-specific drivetrain but also their new, lower priced Two range, a revised shifter design, and the purchase of True Precision Components' Stealth hubs. But the even bigger news might be their no-questions-asked warranty program.
AJ Barlas
Aug 17, 2017
e*thirteen TRSr Cassette - Review
Is the 9-46 tooth TRSr cassette sufficient for riders looking for more range without stepping up to a whole new 12-speed drivetrain?
Mike Kazimer
Jun 8, 2017
SRAM GX Eagle: A Wallet Friendly 12-Speed Drivetrain - First Ride
SRAM's new Eagle group delivers a massive gear range without the price tag to match.
Mike Levy
May 4, 2017
Shimano XT Di2 - Double Header Review
Levy and Felton tag team Shimano's less expensive electronic drivetrain to see if XT Di2 makes any sense.
Box Components Announces Revolutionary New Drivetrain
A new concept from BOX that is set to disrupt the market.
Mike Levy
Mar 23, 2017
The Alternative 12-Speed Drivetrain? - Taipei Cycle Show
Now8's 12-speed cassette and shifter are here.
Mike Levy
Mar 22, 2017
Microshift's $600 Electric Drivetrain Is Nearly a Real Thing - Taipei Cycle Show
Battery controlled shifting for a fraction of the price of Di2? Maybe.
Richard Cunningham
Mar 8, 2017
OneUp Switch Chainring System - Review
Change your gearing in less than two minutes with this innovative, quick-change spider assembly.
Paul Aston
Feb 16, 2017
Derailleur vs Gearbox: Nicolai Ion 16 vs Ion GPI - Review
The comparison test everyone has been waiting for: two identical bikes, one gearbox. and one derailleur. Which came out on top?
Olly Forster
Dec 21, 2016
Absolute Black Oval Guide - Review
Looking for a chainguide that will work with oval chainrings? Absolute Black might have the answer.
Pinkbike Staff
Dec 13, 2016
Win a Shimano XT Drivetrain and Brakes - Pinkbike's Advent Calendar Giveaway
Get entered in today's advent calendar and you could win an XT Drivetrain of your choice plus an XT Brakeset.
Pinkbike Staff
Dec 5, 2016
2016 Pinkbike Awards - Best Value of the Year Winner
And the winner is....
Mike Kazimer
Nov 21, 2016
Shimano XT Di2 Drivetrain - First Ride
We get acquainted with Shimano's newest electronic drivetrain.
Mike Kazimer
Nov 15, 2016
SRAM Eagle Drivetrain - Review
Is there a 12-speed drivetrain in your future?
Box Components
Oct 27, 2016
Box Components Robbed of Drivetrain Samples
Goods worth approximately $100,000 in value were stolen today from Box's Anaheim warehouse. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out.
Mike Levy
Sep 6, 2016
OneUp Shark 10-Tooth Cluster and MiniDriver - Review
How to make your 11-speed Shimano cassette into a wide-range block that's ready for any climb AND descent.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 22, 2016
e*thirteen TRS+ Cassette - Review
Thanks to its 9-44 tooth spread, e*thirteen's cassette has a 489% gear range.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 2, 2016
SRAM Announces GX DH Drivetrain
SRAM's new seven-speed drivetrain is aimed at the budget conscious downhiller.
Mike Kazimer
Mar 24, 2016
First Ride: SRAM's 12-Speed Eagle Drivetrain
SRAM's new XX1 and X01 drivetrains now have twelve speeds, and use a 10-50 tooth cassette.
Mike Levy
Mar 20, 2016
OneUp Shark 50T Sprocket Kit - Review
Hold up, a 50-tooth cog for my eleven-speed cassette? Yup, and we find out if it makes sense.
Mike Levy
Mar 3, 2016
Microshift's 11-Speed Electric Drivetrain - Taipei Show 2016
Is a sub-$600 electric drivetrain in your future?
Mike Kazimer
Feb 11, 2016
SRAM Announces NX 1x11 Drivetrain
Upgrading to a 1x11 drivetrain has never been more affordable.
Mike Kazimer
Feb 8, 2016
Shimano XT M8000 Drivetrain - Review
Shimano's most affordable 11-speed group gets put to the test.
Pinkbike Staff
Jan 12, 2016
Ask Pinkbike: Shock Adjustments, Upgrading a Drivetrain, and DH Helmet Options
Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.
Richard Cunningham
Jan 6, 2016
SRAM X-Sync Steel Chainring - Review
Long-lasting narrow-wide chainrings for only twenty bucks.
Paul Aston
Dec 30, 2015
Renthal 1XR Chainring - Review
We put the legendary British brand's first foray into the narrow/wide chainring market to task.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 8, 2015
SRAM GX Drivetrain - Review
SRAM's GX group makes switching to an 11-speed drivetrain more affordable than ever.
Richard Cunningham
Nov 4, 2015
Shimano Di2 XTR - Long-Term Review
Does Shimano's most ambitious mountain bike drivetrain deliver the groceries?
Mike Levy
Sep 24, 2015
Review: Praxis Wide Range 10spd Cassette
Praxis' 10 speed cassette gives riders an 11-40 tooth range and eliminates any awkward gaps between gears.
Pinkbike Staff
Jul 21, 2015
Ask Pinkbike: Hybrid Drivetrains, Wheel Weight Limits and Custom Jerseys
Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.
Mike Levy
Jul 14, 2015
OneUp 45 Tooth XTR Conversion - Review
Is OneUp's 45 tooth cog the answer for riders who run a Shimano drivetrain but want a wider gearing range?
Mike Levy
Jun 10, 2015
Shimano XTR Trail Drivetrain - Review
We find out how Shimano's eleven-speed XTR Trail drivetrain performs over the long haul.
OneUp Components
Apr 27, 2015
OneUp Your Shimano 11 Speed Drivetrain
Now you can OneUp your Shimano 11-speed drivetrain with the new 45T sprocket for XT/XTR (M8000/M9000) cassettes.
Mike Levy
Apr 15, 2015
OneUp 44 Tooth X-Cog - Review
OneUp's 44 tooth X-Cog replaces the largest cog on your SRAM X-Dome cassette to give you goat-like climbing abilities.
Richard Cunningham
Apr 2, 2015
First Look: SRAM GX - The 11-Speed Wide Range Drivetrain for the People
One-by drivetrain priced for the working man. SRAM's new $564 GX drivetrain features a game-changing 10 x 42, eleven-speed cassette.
Richard Cunningham
Mar 17, 2015
Wolf Tooth GC 42 Cassette Cog - Review
One of the original wide-range ten-speed conversions for budget minded one-by drivetrain users.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products we've been using day in and day out.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products we've been using day in and day out.
Shimano正式發表Di2 XTR電子變速系統
Mike Levy
Dec 29, 2014
SRAM X01 DH - Review
SRAM's seven speed X01 DH drivetrain gets put to the test.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 19, 2014
Ask Pinkbike - DH Bikes, Bottom Brackets and Drivetrain Rumbles
Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 5, 2014
OneUp Components RAD Cage - Review
OneUp's new RAD cage allows Shimano rear derailleurs to play nicely with 10 speed wide range cassettes.
Pinkbike Staff
Aug 5, 2014
Ask Pinkbike - Desert Tires, Drivetrain Upgrades, BoXXer Dial Dilemma
Pinkbike's tech editors answer some of your most pressing forum questions.
Matt Wragg
Jun 12, 2014
Hope Retainer Ring - Review
Hope joins the narrow-wide chainring market with a beautifully made example in 30, 32 and 34-tooth options
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.
Rachelle Frazer Boobar
May 2, 2014
First Ride - SRAM X1 Drivetrain
Has the demand for an eleven speed, single 'ring drivetrain at a lower price been answered? It seems to be so.
Mike Levy
Apr 16, 2014
SRAM X01 Drivetrain - Review
We put eight months riding time in on SRAM's second tier 11 speed drivetrain to see if it's up to the task.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.
Pinkbike Product Picks - a quick look at the products that we've been using day in and day out.
Richard Cunningham
Apr 11, 2014
First Look: 2015 Shimano XTR – Eleven Speed Cassette - Choose Your Drivetrain
The Japanese giant takes a large, conservative leap forward and launches a dedicated one-by drivetrain.
Mike Levy
Mar 4, 2014
First Ride - SRAM Debuts DH Specific 7 Speed Drivetrain
We spend three days riding SRAM's radical new 7 speed downhill drivetrain to find out if this is the answer to what downhillers have been requesting for years.
Richard Cunningham
Jan 1, 2014
Oneup Components 42-tooth Cog for Ten-Speed Cassettes - Reviewed
The missing link for ten speed one-by drivetrains costs $100 and it converts most Shimano and SRAM cassettes to wide-range gearing.
Mike Kazimer
Sep 21, 2013
BOX Components Prototype Drivetrain and Disc Brake - Interbike 2013
There's another contender in the drivetrain and brake market on the horizon - we take a look at what BOX Components has in store.
Mike Levy
Aug 2, 2013
SRAM's X01 Drivetrain Explained
There is more to SRAM's X01 group than first meets the eye.
SRAM
Aug 1, 2013
SRAM X01 Drivetrain
Initial info, specs, and pricing for SRAM's X01 single-ring drivetrain.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 19, 2013
Pinkbike Product Picks
Wheels Manufacturing Ceramic PressFit 30 bottom bracket • Rubena Highlander tires • Troy Lee Designs Ruckus jersey and shorts
Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're rocking and how it performs.
Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're rocking and how it performs.
Mike Levy
May 29, 2013
SRAM XX1 Drivetrain Review
We put SRAM's 11 speed XX1 drivetrain through a torturous winter and spring riding season to see if its single ring, eleven cog design can hack it in the real world.
Matt Wragg
Jan 23, 2013
Shimano Zee Rear Mech Review
We put Shimano's tough, affordable Zee rear derailleur through its paces.
Mike Levy
Jul 27, 2012
Pinkbike Product Picks
SRAM X5 rear derailleur • SRAM X5 shifters • SRAM X5 crankset
Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're rocking and how it performs.
Product Picks is a weekly feature that lets you see the latest gear that we're rocking and how it performs.
Richard Cunningham
Jul 2, 2012
SRAM XX1 Eleven Speed Drivetrain - First Look
SRAM's XX1 single-chainring 1 x 11 system stands to be the ultimate trail rider's drivetrain. Full details
Mike Levy
Jun 27, 2012
SRAM XO Grip Shift Review
Does it make sense to do the twist? The first full trail test of SRAM's new ten speed Grip Shift answers that question.
Mike Levy
May 25, 2012
SRAM XX1 Drivetrain - First Look
A first look at SRAM's prototype single chain ring, 11 speed XX1 drivetrain.
Mike Levy
Mar 29, 2012
2013 SRAM Grip Shift - First Ride
We spend a few days riding SRAM's new 2013 Grip Shift XX and X0 shift systems and report back. Is the return of the twister a good thing?
Richard Cunningham
Jul 4, 2011
Shimano's Refocused 2012 Deore XT Group Review
Shimano reached out to hardcore enthusiasts to shape its original Deore XT components, and the group was an overnight success. Almost 30 years later, the Japanese Giant returns to the mountains to put Deore XT back on track.
Cory Hemminger
Jun 16, 2011
SRAM XO Drivetrain and Brakes Review
Cory Hemminger has been putting the SRAM XO drive train through the wringer all winter and spring here on the Wet West Coast and here's what he has to say about it and how its held up to all the rain we got.
Mike Levy
May 18, 2011
MicroShift Marvo XE Derailleur and Shifter Review
We tested MicroSHIFT's Marvo XE rear derailleur and shifter to find out how it compares to its more well known competition.
Luc 'Acadian' Albert
Mar 10, 2008
e.thirteen Delivers Another Drivetrain Improvement
News Source: ethirteen components
[L=http://www.e13components.com]e.thirteen™[/L] continues to push the envelope of product development with the release of more groundbreaking products for 2008. Beyond continued chain device development, e.thirteen is making additional contributions to the drivetrain with the release of odd-sized guide rings.
[L=http://www.e13components.com]e.thirteen™[/L] continues to push the envelope of product development with the release of more groundbreaking products for 2008. Beyond continued chain device development, e.thirteen is making additional contributions to the drivetrain with the release of odd-sized guide rings.