Derailleurs move the chain from one gear to another. The cassette or cogset is the group of rings mounted on the rear wheel. Larger rings are used for climbing. Most modern mountain bikes have a single front ring and no front shifter, with 10 to 12 rings in the back. Some bikes sti...
Although sometimes all mountain and Enduro trails are wider, they also tend to be rougher and are no less technical than cross country trails. The focus is on steep and gnarly descents with only moderate to slightly steep climbing. This style is about riding downhill at speed. Full suspension...
GEAR HIGHLIGHTS: Because of all the climbing, I’m not running a SON dynamo this time, but a Lupine light and headlight with a large battery pack. A ZPacks tent will keep us dry and give us a lot of flexibility during most likely wet nights. I will carry a 1L bottle on the bike ...
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The geometry isn't the most aggressive out there, which makes for a comfortable climbing position for long days in the saddle, although the suspension provides some pedal bob. Norco has given the Range C1 a spec list that is all but impossible to upgrade, which is quite the task considering...
Black Diamond Vector Climbing HelmetCourtesy Your head is your greatest asset in the mountains. Depending on your objective, it might need a little protection. Loose, rocky trails can send things flying downhill (especially on more crowded routes where you’ll have other climbers ascending above ...
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the ASR was reborn to dominate the XC race scene. Yeti pulled out all the stops with the ASR to bring us the lightest full suspension bike they have ever produced. A 66.5-degree head tube angle paired with a 75.5-degree seat tube angle gives us an efficient climbing position and a stabl...
Cassette sizes usually range from a 10- or 11-tooth sprocket for the hardest gear to a 51- or 52-tooth sprocket for the easiest climbing gear. This is a pretty big spread and should keep those legs turning up the steepest of climbs. Brakes Cross-country bikes usually use 160 or, less...