For the front shifter, there are normally intermediate positions between shifts that allow you to move the derailleur cage slightly to one side, to avoid rubbing but without causing the chain to swap ...

The elimination of the front derailleur on many bikes has made cycling simpler, but reduced the number of available gear ratios. That's where the Powershift hub comes in, as it essentially replaces ...

Derailleurs are the transmission of your bike. When you shift, they guide the chain to the correct gears. Whether you’re fixing a particular problem with your chain or simply giving the system a ...

In 2016, Sram released their 12-speed Eagle groupset to the masses and at the same time mourned the death of the front derailleur for mountain bikes, stating that they wouldn’t be manufacturing one in ...

The Earth is not flat, and neither are many cycling trails. One of the major appeals of a modern mountain or racing bike is its ability to shift gears based on the terrain. Riders can choose a higher ...

If the gears on your bike slip when you’re pedalling, or if you can’t shift into certain gears, they may need adjusting. Gear cables can stretch over time and derailleurs can be knocked out of ...

It’s been almost five years since SRAM first introduced the 1×11 drivetrain, and the configuration has become so popular that many new bikes are foregoing front derailleur mounts and cabling options ...

Pros are choosing 1x for specific races. That doesn’t mean 2x is going away.