MTB components reviews

Does Handlebar Compliance Actually Improve Comfort? | MTB Handlebar Shootout

Nine handlebars compared in the lab and on the trail: MTBSA contributor examines compliance, comfort and steering feel.

Review: Madrone Jab vs. Ratio Mech - Top Two Mechanical Derailleurs Compared

With the Transmission family of drivetrain parts, SRAM has set a high bar for the quality of shift one can expect under full pedaling power. It took a couple years, but following the release of their electronic T-Type derailleurs, we finally received a mechanical option with the…

As SRAM and Shimano push for a battery-filled future, several smaller companies have appeared on the scene to fill in the gap for riders seeking higher end, cable-actuated derailleurs. It’s something of a throwback to the 1990s, when there were all sorts of smaller operations…

When Outlier MTB launched the Pendulum and Void pedals last year, I was disappointed to learn that the gaping hole in the centre of the platform was probably big enough that my foot could poke right through it. My interest was piqued by the axle-free design, and the unmatched…

5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?

At the moment there are two main camps when it comes to clipless pedals - you’re either on an SPD-style pedal, or on Crankbrothers. Historically, Shimano has been the top contender when it comes to SPD pedals - after all, it’s their design, and they’ve been doing a very good of job…

Oak Components Levers Claim Increased Power for Hope Tech 4 V4 Brakes

The folks at Oak Components have been hard at work recently, pumping out all sorts of aftermarket levers to alter the feel and function of many of the most popular brake systems on the market. Their most recent launch targets the Hope Tech 4 V4, which proved to be one of our…