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• 29er
• buyers guide
• drivetrain
• Health
• shifting
• training
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Electric integtration on a Mountain Bike
I've looking at the latest developments in Mountain Biking recently, and the biggest things of late have been 29ers, 10x2 drivetrains, and just more variety. There hasn't been anything major from Shimano, Sram, Rockshok, Fox or frame innovations from the Major frame manufacturers for a while.

Mountain Bike Cassettes- Shimano or Sram?
When you look in the pro ranks, even Sram sponsored teams/riders have used Shimano cassettes and chains. Why? Sram cassettes and chains didn’t shift as well, and their top road cassettes were noisy and didn’t clear dirt as well (which has been fixed for 2012). But the Sram RED and 1099 and 1090 cassettes are works of art and weigh a lot less.

Mountain Biking – Good For Your Health, Good For Your Spirit
While gyms have long been a standby for those that want to get fit, mountain biking is becoming an increasingly popular choice for fitness enthusiasts. Mountain biking allows people to get out and explore new things while tending to their health and their spirit.

Hydraulic shifting- the future of shifting??
Will the recently released hydraulic shifting from Acros be the future of shifting? Well I sure think so. Probably the most innovative improvement in bike technology is some time.