Sunday, April 29, 2012

SRAM PG-980 Cassette (9 Speed)

SRAM PG-980 Cassette (9 Speed) Review



SRAM PG-980 Cassette (9 Speed) Feature

  • Powerglide II design
  • Satin chrome plated.
  • Three sprocket alloy spider
  • Weight: 310g (11-34)/280g (11-32)
  • Steel with black anodized alloy spider
The SRAM PG-980 Cassette brings aluminum-spider weight to the mid-range crowd with no durability sacrifice.

Product Features
  • Cog Sizes: 11 x 32 t, 11 x 34 t
  • Cog Material: chrome-plated steel
  • Carrier Material:
  • Hub Type: Shimano or SRAM compatible
  • Weight: (11-32) 275, (11-34) 305
  • Recommended Use: cycling
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc Brake - Pre-Bled & Assembled

Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc Brake - Pre-Bled & Assembled Review



Shimanos SLX Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you 20% more stopping power than its predecessor, the Deore LX. This is mainly due to the the Servo-Wave lever system. Shimanos Servo-Wave Levers feature improved ergonomics for increased braking power and more comfortable feel.

Product Features
  • Material: [Lever] Forged aluminum; [Caliper] forged aluminum; [Rotor] carbon steel
  • Hose Length: [Front] 39in (100cm); [Rear] 66in (168cm)
  • Actuation: Hydraulic
  • Fluid: Mineral Oil
  • Pre-Bled: Y
  • Mount Type: IS
  • Rotor: XXXmm, Centerlock / 6-bolt (or See Drop-Down)
  • Lever Adjustability: Reach, pull
  • Caliper Adjustability: Distance / Auto-adjusting
  • Weight: [pair] 300g
  • Recommended Use: All-mountain
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year


Friday, April 27, 2012

Shimano Deore XT BL-M785L Disc-Brake Assembled Set

Shimano Deore XT BL-M785L Disc-Brake Assembled Set Review



Shimano Deore XT BL-M785L Disc-Brake Assembled Set Feature

  • Heat resistant/easy adjustment
  • 125% power rating
  • One-way bleeding caliper
  • Opposed 2-piston design helps absorb rotor vibration
  • Weight 131g (Caliper Only)
The new Deore XT BL-M785L Disc Brake Assembled Set improve control, consistency and confidence with ceramic pistons and Ice-Technologies rotors and pads. Heat resistant/easy adjustment 125% power rating One-way bleeding caliper Opposed 2-piston design helps absorb rotor vibration Weight 131g (Caliper Only)


Monday, April 23, 2012

Shimano Deore XT Center Lock Ice-Tech Rotor

Shimano Deore XT Center Lock Ice-Tech Rotor Review



Shimano's XT Ice-Tech rotors utilize their patented Center Lock mounting system for super quick and easy mounting. These rotors use a 3-layer sandwich


Friday, April 20, 2012

Avid Elixir Disc Brake Organic Pads with Steel Back

Avid Elixir Disc Brake Organic Pads with Steel Back Review



Avid Elixir Disc Brake Organic Pads with Steel Back Feature

  • Organic pad
  • Steel back
  • Includes left and right pad, retraction spring and extra cotter pin for pad retention
These replacement pads for Avid's Elixir line of brakes feature a quiet organic pad and sturdy steel back plates.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Shimano Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter, Right (Black, 7-Speed)

Shimano Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter, Right (Black, 7-Speed) Review



Shimano Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter, Right (Black, 7-Speed) Feature

  • Rear display
  • Includes cables and housing
  • Ratio 2 to 1
Shimano Shifters, Flat Bar-Right
Item Specifications
Cassette SpacingShimano/SRAM 7
Shifter/Derailleur CompatibilityShimano
End TypeShimano/Sram


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Avid Elixir 7 Disc Brake

Avid Elixir 7 Disc Brake Review



Avid Elixir 7 Disc Brake Feature

  • 350grams - with Carbon Blade Option (Front; Post Mount; 160mm)
  • Carbon Fiber Lever, Aluminum lever option, Aluminum Body
  • 2 Piston, Forged 2-piece Aluminum, Adjustable Banjo
  • Aero Silver, Storm Grey (X7 Color Match)
  • Sintered, Top Loading pad
Outfitted with the latest and greatest trickle-down from the Elixir 9s, the Avid Elxir 7 Disc Brake will confidently handle all your stopping duties. Next-gen TaperBore technology provides solid, consistent lever feel and modulation, and saves weight over traditional reservoir systems.

Product Features
  • Lever: carbon fiber
  • Lever Adjustability: reach (tool free)
  • Actuation: hydraulic
  • Caliper: 2-piece forged aluminum
  • Caliper Adjustability: Tri-Align
  • Mount Type: post
  • Fluid: DOT 5.1
  • Pre-Bled:
  • Rotor: HS1
  • Rotor Size: 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm
  • Rotor Attachment: 6-bolt
  • Weight: (front, 160mm rotor, post-mount, carbon lever) 350 mm
  • Recommended Use: mountain biking
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 year


Monday, April 16, 2012

Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brake 2012

Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brake 2012 Review



To this day, the BB5 continues to attract all types of riders who crave the simplicity and...


Saturday, April 14, 2012

XLC Avid BB5 Disc Brake Pads

XLC Avid BB5 Disc Brake Pads Review



Replacement pads for Avid BB5 disc brakes.


Thursday, April 12, 2012

Avid Elixir Organic Disc Pads

Avid Elixir Organic Disc Pads Review



Avid Elixir Organic Disc Pads Feature

  • Fits: Elixir, Package: pair, Pad Compound: Organic
Elixir/Code/Juicy: available in organic (softer/quieter) or sintered-metallic (longer-life/higher-heat) compounds with steel or weight-saving aluminum backing plates Semi-organic pad offered for Elixir models mixing both organic and metallic compounds to provide a longer-lasting pad with organic modulation properties AV-6955: exclusive to the BB-5 mechanical disc brake (organic compound only) Pair/set (1 caliper): left and right pads with retraction spring Bulk: sold 20-sets per bag @ 25% savings, but no aftermarket packaging (designed for service-center repair stock, not OTC sales)


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Aztec Replacement Bike Disc Brake Pads (For Shimano Deore Mechanical and M525 Disc Brakes)

Aztec Replacement Bike Disc Brake Pads (For Shimano Deore Mechanical and M525 Disc Brakes) Review



Aztec Replacement Bike Disc Brake Pads (For Shimano Deore Mechanical and M525 Disc Brakes) Feature

  • High friction sintered Aztec compound
  • Springsincluded where needed
  • Lifetime on original defects
Replacement Disc Pads for Shimano Deore Mecahnical & M525


Sunday, April 8, 2012

Shimano SLX Disc Brake Right/Rear Pre-Bled (Silver)

Shimano SLX Disc Brake Right/Rear Pre-Bled (Silver) Review



Shimano SLX Disc Brake Right/Rear Pre-Bled (Silver) Feature

  • Oversized full ceramic piston for optimized light weight, rigidity, and insulation
  • One-way bleeding easy and clean bleeding system
  • Heat resistant F03C metal pad included (Ice Technology)
  • Short stroke Servo Wave mechanism for quicker engagement and higher level input
  • 2-finger brake lever with ergo pivot and dial adjust reach
The new SLX disc brake borrows heavily from the XTR line such as the Ice Technology which reduces heat buildup.


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Shimano XT BR-M785 Disc Brake Front Caliper

Shimano XT BR-M785 Disc Brake Front Caliper Review



Shimano XT BR-M785 Disc Brake Front Caliper Feature

  • Servo wave disc brake system
  • Over-sized 22mm ceramic pistons increase power and reduce vibrations
  • 125% power rating
  • Ice-tech brake pads
  • Easy-bleed system
Shimano XT M785 Disc Brake Caliper and Levers
  • Includes one set of metal pads
  • Rotor not included
  • All Shimano pre-bled brakes come with hose insert, and olive for cutting and resizing the hose to the proper length
Item Specifications- Caliper
Brake Usage F/RFront
Hub/Brake Compatibility6-Bolt Disc,Center-Lock Disc
Brake TypeDisc
Brake Lever ActuationHydraulic
Caliper Type74mm Post Mount
Hydraulic Hose Length1000
Item Specifications- Lever
Intended UseMountain
Brake Lever ActuationHydraulic
Brake Lever UseLeft
CableHydro


Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Avid 2011 Elixir R/X7 Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake

Avid 2011 Elixir R/X7 Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Review



Avid 2011 Elixir R/X7 Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Feature

  • TaperBore lever with integrated reservoir
  • Two-piece caliper with adjustable banjo
  • Split clamp, MatchMaker compatible
  • G3 CleanSweep rotors and sintered pads (top-loading)
  • 375 grams
Tri-Align caliper positioning system aligns the caliper perfectly to the rotor with no trial and error and no pesky shimsTool-free reach adjustmentTaperBore lever with integrated reservoirTwo-piece caliper with adjustable banjoSplit clamp, MatchMaker compatibleG3 CleanSweep rotors and sintered pads (top-loading)375 grams


Sunday, April 1, 2012

Avid Juicy/BB7 Bicycle Disc Brake Pad Set (Sintered)

Avid Juicy/BB7 Bicycle Disc Brake Pad Set (Sintered) Review



Avid Juicy/BB7 Bicycle Disc Brake Pad Set (Sintered) Feature

  • OEM Replacement for All Juicy
  • BB7 Disc Brakes
Avid Disc Brake Pads.
  • Use with H-spring on all Avid disc mechanical disc brakes
Item Specifications
Springs Includedyes
CompoundMetallic