first looks

SRAM Releases S-1000 Budget Transmission Drivetrain

Technology
Laura Adams

SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains are becoming an increasingly common sight, both as original equipment and via aftermarket installs. Today’s release should make those ...

First Look: Fair Bicycle’s Drop Best Offset Saddle Clamp is Universally Compatible

Technology
Laura Adams

Fair Bicycle has announced the Drop Best UC, a universally compatible version of their offset saddle clamp. It is a direct replacement ...

First Look: The 2024 Arc8 Extra Has Suspension Rails

Technology
Laura Adams

Arc8 is a relatively obscure Swiss bike brand. The Extra is their long-travel 29er, but they don’t push it as an enduro ...

First Look: Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC Hardtail

Technology
Laura Adams

Mondraker has released its most capable hardtail to date; the Chrono Carbon DC. Though not radically different to the alloy Chrono DC ...