Mountain Bike Components
See which dropper posts we've reviewed and recommend, including the best value and best performing droppers for mountain biking.
Singletracks has tested 70+ mountain bike tires over the years, and these are some of our favorites for all types of riding from gravel and downcountry to trail and gravity riding.
Though our bodies haven't changed extensively, mountain bike saddles have. Here are 12+ saddle models to consider.
The Race Face Atlas 35 handlebar is a great choice for trail riding, offering a more aggressive posture for descending without compromising comfort and control too much on the climbs.
Riser bars can benefit certain types of mountain bikes, and certain types of riders too. Taller handlebars may even help with manuals.
If you're in the market for a fresh set of mountain bike grips, there's likely a pair of handlebar grips that will make your hands and bike happy.
Have we reached peak drivetrain? Not according to John Calendrille, a product designer who has been dreaming up new and improved bike components for decades.
We've been testing the new SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain for a few weeks now and here's what we've learned.
We look at what's the same and different about the Shimano GRX group, and provide MTB-focused recommendations for optimizing your setup.
The Fox Transfer SL is a two-position dropper post made for XC racing.
The Manitou Jack dropper post is solidly built with an easy-to-maintain design.
We tested the longest OneUp dropper post with 240mm of travel and we're finally getting as low as we want to go.
Switching from clipless pedals to flats for mountain biking may seem like a step backward, but for many riders it's a welcome change.
We tested more than a dozen pairs of flat pedals for mountain biking. Use this guide to help you find the best fit.
Understanding the pros and cons of different pedal types can help identify the best mountain bike pedals for you.
The Specialized Power Expert with Mirror bike saddle has 3D-printed "Mirror" material meant to reflect the shape of your sit bones.
Instructions for measuring sit bone width to find the right bike saddle fit.
We talk with Sean Madsen, an expert on bike fitting and bike saddle designs.
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The DVO Topaz 3 air shock gives mountain bikers a more affordable aftermarket suspension option and easy access to tuning and upgrades.
The new Marzocchi Bomber Air shock is less expensive than the Fox and offers simple, reliable performance on the trail.
The Fox DHX mountain bike coil shock is simply designed for trail riding.
The Fox 32 TC gravel bike suspension fork has 40-50mm of travel, but it feels like much more.
The DVO Sapphire D1 mountain bike fork uses a special negative spring to help balance sensitivity and support.
The highly tunable Fox 34 Step-Cast mountain bike fork caters not only to the XC racer, but also trail riders looking for a lightweight package.
The new and improved Specialized Purgatory mountain bike tire is designed for most conditions that trail riders will encounter.
The Schwalbe Wicked Will is a lightweight, fast tire designed for light trail and downcountry riding with excellent transitions and firm cornering grip.
The Maxxis Minion DHF is an extremely capable and versatile mountain bike tire.
Tire pressure is one of the most important pieces of pre-ride bike setup, and it's worth playing around with different numbers to find what feels best for you.
Tubeless tire air leaks aren't always due to a puncture. Sometimes rims and valves can be the culprit. Here's how to zero in on the problem.
Singletracks has tested 70+ mountain bike tires over the years, and these are some of our favorites for all types of riding from gravel and downcountry to trail and gravity riding.
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All MTB Components Articles & Reviews
There are advantages to carbon mountain bike wheels but not everyone owns a set.
You don't have to spend over $2,000 to get a set of carbon mountain bike wheels. Here are more than a dozen wheelsets priced under $1,500.
We learn how coil shocks work and talk advantages and disadvantages for mountain bikes.
The Marin Oso nylon flat pedals are a solid value with a big, grippy platform mountain bikers can appreciate.
Mountain bike mechanicals are becoming a thing of the past. That's great! But will we miss them?
The Roval Traverse SL II is a carbon MTB wheelset that's "engineered to be ridden recklessly." We literally put that claim to the test.
The Schwalbe Hans Dampf is one of the brand's top selling tires thanks to its performance in a variety of challenging conditions for trail and enduro bikes.
Tire inserts might still be a useful tool for some, but why spend thousands of dollars on mountain bike wheels only to change their handling?
The Bontrager SE4 Team Issue mountain bike tire is designed for trail and enduro riding. We put one to the test to see how it performs.
We try out the new Vivo F3 shifter. At $300 it's not for everyone, but it may be perfect for the boutique bike nerd.
