If you’re looking for light, pretty and tough cranks - with aftersales support for years to come - these are…
Drivetrain
My 10 favourite things about new Shimano XTR Di2
And two things I'm not so keen on. Here's a first ride review thoughts of the whole new Shimano XTR…
SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission review
Look Ma, no batteries! SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is cable actuated but T-Type full-mount interface (replaces your UDH hanger).
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review Update
When the dust finally settled on the X0 and XX1 versions, the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission arrived, aimed much more…
Race Face Turbine Crankset Review
The Race Face Turbine Cranks have been in the Race Face range for a fair old time and are designed…
Hope Evo 155mm Crankset Review
Rhys has been spinning these rinky dink Hope Evo 155mm length cranks for quite a while now. Are they rad…
New SRAM X0 Eagle AXS: First Ride Thoughts
The new SRAM X0 Eagle AXS drivetrain requires a UDH equipped frame. Why? To enable a direct bolt-on mounting method…
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit review
SRAM's AXS wireless technology trickled down to GX level spec with the release of the SRAM GX AXS system. We…
Review | G-Spec TRP TR12 Derailleur and Shifter Kit Tested
James Vincent takes to the mountains of the Lake District with the G-Spec TRP TR12 derailleur and shifter kit for…
Microshift Advent X 1 x 10 drivetrain review: not just for budget builds
I’ve been testing the Microshift Advent X on a number of bikes over the past few months and I’ve come…
First Ride Review: 2021 SRAM GX Eagle, 2 more teeth and 520% range.
Andi has been on the latest version of the SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with new 520% range cassette for 2…
Shimano XTR Groupset | Premium Components Punished Through Winter
It’s no secret that Shimano was a bit late to the game with their 12 speed drivetrains. While the other…
Rotor Kapic Carbon Chainset | Tune Your Race Set-Up
We put mile-muncher Jason Miles to work on the Rotor Kapic Carbon Chainset. Is he leading the pack with these…
Review | SRAM AXS Eagle – Wireless Shifting That Works
David tests out the flagship SRAM AXS Eagle XX and X01 groupsets – will the wireless drivetrain stun him with…
Review | Cane Creek eeWings – Titanium. Oh yeah, baby
We gave Barney a pair of Cane Creek eeWings. Is he still soaring? There is something mysterious about titanium. From…
First Ride Review | Shimano SLX M7100 1×12 Drivetrain & Brakes
Wil gets his grubby mitts on the new Shimano SLX M7100 groupset for an early ride review In case you…
First Ride Review | Shimano Deore XT M8100 1×12 Drivetrain & Brakes
Wil gets a first ride review on the brand new Shimano Deore XT M8100 groupset Last year Shimano unveiled its…
Review | Upcycle your SRAM 1×11 drivetrain with the e*thirteen TRS Plus 12-Speed Upgrade Kit
This clever e*thirteen TRS Plus 12 Speed Upgrade Kit is designed to upgrade your SRAM 1×11 drivetrain to 1×12 Five…
Review | Forget 12-speed with e*thirteen’s 9-46t TRS Race 11-speed cassette
It feels like 1×11 drivetrains have been around forever (go on, take a guess. No Googling mind. Answer* at the…
Review: Are the Rotor 2INPower MTB Cranks worth £999?
For many mountain bikers, the mere mention of ‘power meters’ is enough to make our eyes glaze over. As Rachel…
Review: SRAM NX Eagle 1×12 Drivetrain
Following the release of the XX1 and X01 Eagle groupsets two years ago, then GX Eagle last year, the latest…
Miss your twin rings but nowhere to hang a mech? The Vyro FrEn 1 could be the answer
Is this the future of front shifting? Sanny takes a look at the latest tech from Austrian design gurus, VYRO.
Cheap on price, but not on performance; we test and review Shimano’s entry-level Deore M6000 groupset
With very little fanfare, Shimano quietly unveiled its new Deore M6000 groupset last year. We got our test groupset in…
Need More Range On Your 1×11 Drivetrain? We review the enormous 11-50t MX80 cassette from SunRace
This huge 454% cassette could have your legs and wallet smiling
Longterm Review: SRAM GX Eagle 1×12 Drivetrain
SRAM's GX Eagle has lowered the price of entry for 1x12 drivetrains. But how tough and durable is it? Here's…
Rise Of The Machines – This £250 Device Automatically Lubricates Your Chain
If you forget to lubricate your chain regularly, the Flaér Revo Terra Chain Performance System could be exactly what you…
Review: In 7 Months Of Testing, This Chain Guide NEVER Dropped A Chain
If you use a 1x drivetrain, especially with an oval ring, then you'll want to read this review.
Review: These Superlight Carbon Fibre Cranks From Praxis Works Cost £1.09 Per Gram. But Are They Worth It?
The Lyft is the first carbon fibre crankset from Praxis Works, and it is super light. That wasn't their most…
Want To Go 11 Speed For Less Money? We Test & Review The Shimano SLX M7000 Groupset
Shimano's latest SLX M7000 drivetrain borrows technology from the top-end XTR groupset to create a value-oriented workhorse 1x11 setup.
Shimano’s Deore XT Di2 2×11 Electronic Drivetrain Is From A Sci-Fi Movie
After six months of thrashing Shimano's latest electronic drivetrain in Calderdale's wet and muddy conditions, David gives us his verdict.
Review: KMC X11 EPT Anti-Rust Chain
Just how good is the EPT anti-rust coating? We gave one to a high-mileage test rider to see if months…
Review: SRAM GX 1×12 Drivetrain
GX Eagle is here! Chipps gives us his review of the new lower-cost 1x12 drivetrain from SRAM
Review: Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed 11-46t Cassette
Shimano quietly introduced a huge 11-46t cassette last year. Wil's been testing several since to find out just how smoothly…
Review: SRAM XX1 Eagle Groupset
In issue 109 of Singletrack Magazine, Chipps delivered his verdict on the SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain. Read his review in…
Review: Box Components 1×11 Derailleur & Shifter
Does Box Components have what it takes to stick it to Shimano & SRAM? We've been testing the Box One…
Review: SRAM NX Groupset
Yes - an entire SRAM NX groupset costs less than an Eagle 12-speed cassette. Tom Hill tests SRAM's bargain basement…
Review: Shimano Deore XT M8000 1×11 Groupset
Back in Issue #102, Chipps delivered us his experience with the long-awaited Shimano Deore XT drivetrain.
Review: Praxis 10-Speed Wide Range Cassette
Praxis Works offers a brilliant solution for riders with 1x10 drivetrains who want a bigger gear spread.
Review: Turn Girder M30 Cranks
Is the Praxis Works M30 bottom bracket the solution for creaky press-fit BBs? Wil investigates with his review of the…
North Shore Billet Chainrings and Replaceable Spider
Rachel tests out these aftermarket chainrings, available to fit almost any set up
Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain
It's at the tippy top of Shimano's tree - an XTR Fairy, if you will. But is it a Good…
Review: Wolf Tooth GC 42T Extender
Richard thinks he's a power-down don't-mess-with-the-set-up purist. Will this Giant Cog from Wolf Tooth persuade him otherwise?
Stages Cycling Power Meter
He's an actual Doctor and he works with power meters, but did he like this one?
