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First Look: Shimano XT M8200 Mechanical Drivetrain, Pedals, & 2.2 mm Rotors

Shimano hasn’t forgotten about higher-end mechanical shifting options — right on the heels of the new Deore mechanical group, there’s an updated XT one, too. Here’s the rundown. Th...

Shimano Launches Updated DEORE XT Mechanical Derailleurs, Shifters, and Trail Pedals

Shimano’s legendary and reliable XT mechanical derailleurs, shifters, and pedals are getting modern performance and durability updates. The post Shimano Launches Updated DEORE XT M...

Unlock Power With Wahoo’s Speedplay Pedals

Bike-fitting expert Phil Burt weighs in on the Speedplay Advanced Bike Pedal System, making waves as the only dual-sided pedal system with independent 3-axis adjustability. The pos...

E-CVTs are here and your next e-bike will probably have one!

Avinox and Gobao have just launched new E-CVT drive units, and they are going to completely revolutionise e-bike design. No more derailleurs to snag on rocks, no heavy cassettes i...

Eurobike 2026: The Motor-Gearbox Systems Are Here

Avinox and Gobao are showing off motor-gearbox systems, with Commencal, Forbidden, and Canyon already displaying them in actual prototype bikes. The future is now.

The Shimano DEORE XT PD-M8220 and PD-MT520 Pedals are Made for Trails

Shimano has released two new clipless pedals for trail and off-road riding. With a wider, XTR-inspired design, the DEORE XT PD-M8220 promises greater stability and traction, and th...

The New Shimano DEORE XT M8200 Mechanical Brings New Tech to 11- and 12-Speed Drivetrains

Following the release of their M7200/M6200 mechanical groupsets, Shimano has expanded its drivetrain options with the DEORE XT M8200 mechanical groupset. Featuring three new shifte...

Shimano XT derailleurs, shifters, and pedals get fresh designs

Shimano updates XT mechanical drivetrain with a wedge-shaped derailleur design, revised shifter ergonomics, and refreshed pedal platforms. Along with the changes, weights and price...

New Avinox MG gearbox motor prototype: is this the end of the classic drivetrain?

Following the launch of the two new motors, the Avinox M2S and M2, Avinox have now unveiled their next bombshell at EUROBIKE 2026. With the new Avinox MG Concept, the brand are pre...

Avinox MG Concept: Lightweight, Full-Power Combined eBike Motor & Gearbox Project

All-new Avinox MG Concept project teases a lightweight, full-power combined ebike motor and gearbox powertrain + drivetrain solution in one! The post Avinox MG Concept: Lightweight...

First Look: Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 Drivetrain

Mechanical shifting isn’t dead, and Shimano has two new cable-actuated Deore derailleurs to prove it — plus a new shifter, cranks, & more. The post First Look: Shimano Deore M7...

Bike of the Day: Stanton Switchback FS Ti Pinion Prototype

The amount of work put into this DIY gearbox conversion is impressive!<br><br> <i>Add your ride to our <a href="http://www.vitalmtb.com/profile_manager/setup_c...

E-CVT Trend: The King Is Dead. Long Live the King.

One of the most remarkable things about bikes is not how much they have changed over the last fifty years. It is how little one particular part of the bicycle has changed. We have...

Revolutionary Gobao X1P Gearbox Motor Review: Is This the Future of eMTB Drive Systems?

For years, the derailleur seemed untouchable. Even modern eMTBs with up to 150 Nm of torque and more than 1,200 watts of peak power still rely on the same basic concept used by mou...

Pedal Electric H/T Review: A Fast, Powerful, Stylish Ebike

The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration.

Gobao's ebike drive-gearbox combo takes on Avinox with automatic shifting

Heavy, Powerful eBike? The Enviolo Utility Hub with Continuously Variable Transmission Can Take It

Enviolo's new Utility Hub for eBikes can handle up to 661lbs, so go ahead and load up that cargo bike! The post Heavy, Powerful eBike? The Enviolo Utility Hub with Continuously Var...

Golf Cart Pedal Assembly: A Complete DIY Guide

Discover the essentials of explaining golf cart pedal assembly in this DIY guide. Learn to repair and optimize your golf cart's performance today!More

Titanium Frame, Gearbox, Mid- Or High-Pivot, the Vampire Bikes Ripperatti is Built Different

Vampire’s limited-production ti-frame gearbox Ripperatti DH bike converts from mid- to high-pivot suspension in minutes.

On Your Bike

Volcanic: Shimano is bombproof. It is. I have XT on my ex-hardtail mtb now tourer. Bang for buck, amongst the best.

On Your Bike

I originally had Shimano Sora groupset because my bike travelled by plane a lot and I’d already had one bike wrecked by the security scanner. I only recently upgraded it, it lasted...

On Your Bike

Even though I ride a bike this is largely mumbo jumbo to me. I do know what Shimano is!

Wolf Tooth Launches More Affordable Performance Series CTRL and Waveform Pedals

They might look the same, but with some subtle material and design changes, Wolf Tooth’s Performance Series pedals cost less than their premium counterparts. The post Wolf Tooth La...

The Best e-mountainbike of 2026. Haibike AllMtn CF 11 TRN/IQ on test

Pinion MGU, Gates carbon belt drive and automatic transmission: few bikes in the test field take as distinctive an approach as the Haibike AllMtn CF 11 TRN/IQ. But how well does th...