Component Reviews Archives

New Race Face Era Carbon Cranks Add Stainless Heel Guard + Lifetime Warranty (Crashes Included)

What are all of the reasons for not running carbon cranks on a mountain bike? Heel scuffs? Damage from crashing? Broken pedal inserts? Race Face…

Written by Zach Overholt November 01, 2022

The Masi Incanto Puts Their Titanium Spin on Gravel & All-road Frame Construction

Vista, California’s Masi Bicycles probably isn’t the first brand that comes to mind when you think of titanium. But last year, they somewhat quietly released a new…

Written by Ron Frazelle October 25, 2022

Wolf Tooth Resolve Seatpost Review: Self-Bleeding Dropper delivers trouble-free performance & more travel

You may have just seen the news, but Wolf Tooth Components now has their own dropper post called the Resolve. Representing one of the brand’s…

Written by Zach Overholt October 11, 2022

The American Classic Kimberlite review: a budget gravel tire with an upscale ride!

American Classic is not new to producing cycling products as they’ve been doing so since 1982. They went away for a while, but now they’re…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 26, 2022

Wolf Tooth Echo Lock-On grips use softer rubber for happy hands

If you’re a fan of silicone grips, Wolf Tooth Components has you covered. They offer silicone foam grips in four sizes, two shapes, and 10 colors…

Written by Zach Overholt September 20, 2022

PRO Compact Carbon Clip-On Review: mini aero bar offers more flexibility, more speed!

PRO’s all-new Compact Carbon Clip-On puts a new shape on the smallest of miniature clip-on aero bar extensions, with integrated computer & accessory mounts. As…

Written by Cory Benson September 19, 2022

Is the Paul Klamper mechanical disc brake worth the hype? How does the Growtac Equal compare?

A little over a month ago, I reviewed the Growtac Equal cable-actuated brakes. It wasn’t long after it was published, that the comment section lit…

Written by Ron Frazelle September 09, 2022

Goodyear Newton MTF & MTR Enduro Tires offer great grip, but could be more supple

Back in May, Goodyear announced the released their very first models of tires that were designed and manufactured in-house; the Newton MTF and Newton MTR.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 29, 2022

Review: Hunt Aerodynamicist 44 aero road bike wheels

In terms of bang for your buck aero wheels, the Hunt Aerodynamicist line is hard to beat. They’re light, fast, perform well, and the 44mm…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 25, 2022

Review: £195 PINND CS2 Flat Pedals tested long-term

At the 2021 Tweed Valley EWS, new componentry brand PINND announced their arrival with the launch of their debut product, the £195 CS2 Flat Pedals.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 24, 2022

The Why Cycles Big Iron V2 changed my mind about 27.5″ fat bikes

In 2018, Why Cycles finally released the news I had been waiting for – Adam Miller was once again designing fat bikes. After launching Borealis…

Written by Zach Overholt August 23, 2022

Crankworx Whistler – First Ride on LOOK’s new and incoming Trail Roc MTB pedals

LOOK has had a big presence in the cycling world for many years, but they’re best known for their road, track and triathlon pedals rather…

Written by Steve Fisher August 16, 2022

Review: Carbon Seido MGV fork by Bombtrack can upgrade your adventure!

Crossing over Bombtrack bikes’ frame & fork offerings into their new separate Seido aftermarket component line, the new MGV fork offers all the adventure-capability you…

Written by Cory Benson August 11, 2022

First Rides: Zipp 808 Firecrest wheelset is more versatile than ever, much lighter & cheaper too!

The new Zipp 808s are much lighter, much cheaper, much wider, even faster, and more versatile than ever. If you’re looking for the full details…

Written by Jordan Villella August 08, 2022

Review: 76 Projects Hi Flow No Clog Tubeless Valves are Legit

76 Projects were first to market with a new Hi Flow No Clog Tubeless Valve, though we only caught wind of it after release of…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 04, 2022

Review: Hunt Enduro Wide V2 MTB Wheelset

Last season, Hunt Wheels released an updated version of their aluminum Enduro Wide wheelset, re-engineering the rim profiles to have demonstrably more impact resistance without…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 03, 2022

Orucase Design Labs Mini Frame Pack combines zippers & magnets for accessibility on the go

Want to carry extra gear without giving up room for water bottles? In that case, mini frame bags are a good way to go. Depending…

Written by Zach Overholt August 01, 2022

Review: The new Growtac Equal Brakes combine little size and big power!

Polarizing opinions aside, cable-actuated disc brakes aren’t going anywhere. And frankly, in many circles, these types of disc brakes actually seem to be more popular…

Written by Ron Frazelle July 27, 2022

First Look: OneUp V3 Dropper Remote is Customizable, Cheaper & Easier to Push

OneUp Components has introduced the V3 Dropper Remote, a lighter, more affordable iteration that is said to require 27% less actuation force than the V2.…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan July 25, 2022

Review: Archer’s D1x electronic shifting system offers moderately improved shifting & app-based tuning

Electronic drivetrains aren’t new anymore, but not long ago Archer Components introduced an interesting new concept – an electronic shifting system that uses a short…

Written by Steve Fisher July 22, 2022

Spurcycle Compact Bell comes back to the road with more affordable 31.8 option

Having used many of the bike bells on the market, it’s hard to argue with the pure & loud sound that rings out of a…

Written by Cory Benson June 27, 2022

Review: Mason X Hunt 650b Adventure Dynamo Wheels are Tough and Light!

Back in 2018, Cory gave the Editor’s Choice Award for the best wheel to Hunt Wheels for making performance wheelsets with a dynamo hub. And…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 27, 2022

Review: RedShift Arclight Pedals Automatically Light Up to Be Safe and Get Seen!

Redshift Sports, creators of performance cycling components for gravel and road, are expanding into the commuter safety market. Their focus? Increased cyclist visibility. Introducing the…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 24, 2022

Review: Teravail Honcho…the Head Tire in Charge!

The Oxford dictionary defines the word Honcho as: “a leader; the person in charge”. This tire fits that description to a “T”. The Teravail Honcho…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 09, 2022

Review: Goodyear Newton MTF & MTR – Front & Rear Specific MTB Tires

We were lucky enough to be invited over to Mountain Bike Connection Winter in Massa Marittima, Tuscany to check out the latest products and technology…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan May 02, 2022

Campagnolo Levante debuts first true gravel wheelset, with wide carbon rim – First Rides

Campagnolo rolls out their first true gravel wheelset with the new lightweight carbon Levante gravel wheels. Expanding out to a 25mm internal width with a…

Written by Cory Benson April 29, 2022

Review: MegaNorris Sandwich Tire Insert for MTB Rim Protection

Huck Norris has expanded their offering of mountain bike tire inserts, introducing the Toast, Sandwich and Hamburger. Tailored for XC, Enduro and Downhill, respectively, these…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 15, 2022

First Ride Review: Continental Kryptotal Downhill Tires at Dan Atherton’s Dyfi Bike Park

Continental Tires seemed to be resting on their laurels in the gravity department, having relied on various iterations of the King, der Kaiser and der…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 07, 2022

Review: All-new Hutchinson Tundra gravel tire scales down mountain bike tread for adventure

The new Hutchinson Tundra gravel tire expands their made-in-France gravel bike lineup with aggressively lugged tread scaled down from XC mountain bike tires. We’ve been…

Written by Cory Benson March 22, 2022