SRAM revolutionised MTB drivetrains over ten years ago with the launch of the single-ring XX1. Now, its new XX and X0 Eagle AXS transmissions promise equally significant gains in strength,…
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SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type transmission first ride review
SRAM follows up the release of its impressive XX, XX SL, and X0 T-Type drivetrains with a more affordable GX offering that brings the same secure connection, robust construction and…
Shimano EP801 motor and Auto Shift first ride review
For a lot of riders, e-bikes have made trails more accessible, and climbs a lot easier, but imagine if your e-bike did other things for you, like changing gear. That…
Classified Powershift hub gear review
Classified pitches greater range, more efficiency, and improved durability as reasons to switch to its new internal hub gear system. Read our buyer’s guide to the best mountain bike drivetrains…
Shimano XT M8100 drivetrain review
Just like Shimano didn't rush with the release of their Shimano XT M8100 drivetrain, we haven’t rushed this review. 2,000km of testing later...
Microshift Advent X review: 1x drivetrain for £135
Microshift Advent X 10 speed drivetrain for single-ring and a wide range cassette (11-48t). New 1x drivetrain for less than £135... take that, inflation!
SRAM GX Eagle AXS: “impossible to tell difference to X01 AXS”
SRAM GX Eagle AXS is available as an upgrade kit to mix and match with any existing Eagle drivetrain components, and available for just £554.
Praxis 1X Direct Mount Wave Chainring review
Where most rivals use alternating thick/thin teeth, Praxis’ T6 aluminium chainring has a special ‘wavy’ offset tooth pattern to improve chain retention.
SRAM GX Eagle groupset review
SRAM GX Eagle groupset has been flawless. Extra range proved a welcome surprise, plus it’s smoother pedalling than rivals, silent with positive shifting.
SRAM X01 AXS Upgrade Kit review
With a price tag of nearly a grand for a derailleur and shifter, SRAM X01 AXS upgrade pack takes the humble drivetrain into previously uncharted waters.
SRAM Eagle X-Sync II chainring review
SRAM Eagle X-Sync II chainring is a classic example of a product packing a huge amount of technology that passes most riders by.
SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain review
New 12-speed groupset SRAM NX Eagle breaks new ground with the most affordable wide-range 1x drivetrain yet. Twelve speeds for £365 SRP.
Shimano XTR M9100 review
It’s hard to know where to begin with the new Shimano XTR M9100 groupset. Not least because it’s essentially three groupsets in on!
Shimano SLX M7000 groupset review
The Shimano SLX M7000 groupset looks like a more expensive groupset, and to a certain extent that matches its performance.
SRAM Eagle XO1 groupset review
SRAM Eagle is the new 1X drivetrain with distinctive 12-speed 10-50t cassette and chain hugging, X-Sync 2 chainring. How does it ride?