Shimano CUES - The Only Groupset You Need for MTB, Gravel, and E-Bikes 🚲
Video | 2 months ago
Is Shimano CUES the ultimate "all-in-one" drivetrain solution? 🛠️ 5 years after the launch of LinkGlide, Shimano has finally bridged the gap between MTB, Gravel, and E-Bikes. In this video, I go beyond the "entry-level" labels to see if the premium Shimano ...
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Are 2.4 Tires Actually 2.4"? Real Widths for Maxxis, Schwalbe, Pirelli & Continental
Review | 2 months ago
Does tire size actually matter if the ETRTO numbers are wrong? 📏 In this video, I'm cutting through the marketing and measuring the actual width of the most popular 29 x 2.4 XC and light trail tires on the market today. 🚲 Focusing on current favorites: 🔹...
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Trail Worthy? Redesigned Diamondback Crimson 3.0 Review
Review | 2 months ago
The Diamondback Crimson 3.0 ($1,899 CAD) just raised the bar with a 12-speed Shimano SLX drivetrain, RockShox Recon air fork, and modern Boost spacing, this isn't your average department store bike—it's a serious contender for 2026. 👍Big thanks to Canadian...
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Did They Finally Fix It? Diamondback Crimson 3.0 29er Mountain Bike Review
Review | 2 months ago
Did they finally fix the frame and component choices from the previous generation? 🚵♂️ The Diamondback Crimson 3.0 ($1,899 CAD at SportChek) just raised the bar with a meaningful redesign - new thru-axle frame, Shimano HG+ 1x12 drivetrain, RockShox 130mm ...
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120g Lighter than XT? ⚖️ Garbaruk Shimano HG+ Gen 2: The Ultimate Upgrade?
Guide | 3 months ago
Can a small company like Garbaruk beat the shifting of Shimano HG+? In 2026, the drivetrain wars are still going, and the Garbaruk Gen 2 cassette claims to be 120g lighter than XT and 20g lighter than XTR while offering a wider 10-52T range, improved shifti...
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Lighter than CushCore? Vittoria Air-Liner Light 2-Year Test
Review | 3 months ago
Solid RIM protection without the massive weight penalty?⚖️Is it possible? Today on LoveMTB we’re reviewing the Vittoria Air-Liner Light after two full years of XC racing and trail riding. 🚵♂️ 👇What you’ll find in this video: 🔹The Real Weight: Putting th...
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Specialized Epic 9 Pro Review: 23lbs Stock! (Better than Epic 8 EVO?)
Review | 3 months ago
Specialized just launched the new Epic 9, and I’m putting it head-to-head against my custom 23lb Specialized Epic 8 EVO build. In this tech check, we dive into the weight of the Fact Carbon 11m frame, the new Flight Attendant suspension, the updated geometr...
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23lbs Custom Specialized Epic 8 (NOT 9!) - New Build (Non S-Works!)
Review | 3 months ago
Is the Specialized Epic 8 still the "Gold Standard" for XC now that the Epic 9 is here? Today we’re doing a full bike check on our custom, 23lbs Specialized Epic 8 build. This isn't an S-Works frame; it's the Fact 11m, proving that you don't need the top-ti...
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Sub 1200g Carbon MTB Wheels (No Proprietary Spoke Voodoo!) - Yoeleo GEN 30 MTB
Review | 4 months ago
Yeoleo MTB lightweight mountain bike wheelset? They are famous for their road frames and wheels, but their new MTB lineup is making some bold claims about weight and serviceability. Here's unboxing and review of the Yoeleo GEN 30 carbon MTB wheels, coming i...
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Better? New Shimano XT M8200 (Di2) Cassette vs XT M8100 Deep Dive
Guide | 4 months ago
A deep dive comparison between the new Shimano XT M8200 Di2 cassette and the classic M8100 (mechanical XT). We look at the weights, construction changes, and if the new shift ramps actually improve performance. 👇Key Technical Findings: • Weight: M8100 (471...
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Plugging the HOLE! Specialized Epic 8
Review | 4 months ago
To continue my Specialized Epic 8 EVO build, and complete the “moto style cable routing” long vid I just posted, here’s what I did for the big opening under the shock 😳 Do you folks have a better solution than this?? Please let me know👇 🔔Subscribe for we...
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Easy Epic 8 Cable Routing & Moto Brake Setup (Specialized)
Guide | 4 months ago
Struggling with the tricky cable routing on the Specialized Epic and Epic EVO 8? Here's an easy way to achieve a clean moto brake setup and manage your cable routing without the headache. The 2024+ Specialized Epic 8 design doesn't natively favor moto-style...
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