Less than a decade ago the 1x drivetrain — a single front chainring with a large rear cassette — was an outlier, found primarily on homemade franken-bikes. Since the advent of the front derailleur in ...

The past decade has been a dark one for Shimano in the mountain biking category. As SRAM pioneered the 1x drivetrain and followed quickly with the Eagle 12-speed gear range — completely antiquating ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We'd long heard rumblings of a new 11-speed mountain bike group coming from SRAM and we expected ...

“I’m inspired by people who've pushed their bodies to the limit,” Atherton shared. Proper bike function, including the chain, is a must for pushing the limits. As there are numerous bike-chain ...

Shimano CUES adds a special shiny silver edition, perfect for cyclists hoping for a more classy look to their next affordable ...

Single chainring cyclocross setups are as old as the sport cyclocross, and for decades racers simply ground down two chainrings to form double chainring guards to prevent the chain from falling off ...

No matter if you’re shredding down steep single tracks or riding rolling gravel trails, getting out on a mountain bike just might be the outdoor thrill you need this summer. However, before you hit ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Wet and windy weather defines the landscape of this small ...