Single Speed Conversion Guide
Often overlooked in favor of more complicated drivetrains, converting your mountain, road, cyclocross or commuter bike to single speed will make it more reliable and efficient, lighter and teach you skills that will help you when using a geared bike. This…
XKM Chainring 1x Drivetrain Components
Chainrings to suit singlespeed and 1x drivetrains aren’t hard to find nowadays, XKM Chainring is one of many brands producing narrow wide chainrings, both in direct mount and spider mount. XKM Chainring are also manufacturing 40/42T cassette conversion cogs and…
ANVL Components Forge Saddle
While hunting for a new saddle I knew I wanted something minimalist and firm, despite the ultimate goal of comfort. Enter the ANVL Components Forge Saddle. A lack of weight is great, but not if it means you are cutting…
Single Chainring 1x Drivetrain Guide
Single chainring drivetrains are the latest and greatest in the mountain biking industry. SRAM’s XX1 showed many that 1x drivetrains weren’t just for downhill bikes but had applications on all mountain, trail and cross country bikes too. While other options have…
35mm vs 31.8mm Handlebars
35mm vs 31.8mm Handlebars, what is best? It’s not a simple question, but maybe I can help. 35mm is the new contending standard for handlebars and stems, rivalling the existing “oversize” 31.8mm clamp. I have been riding with 31.8mm handlebars…
