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In this article I will review the Shimano Deore XT PD-M8100 SPD pedals, which are the default for mountain bike and gravel pedals. The new limited edition Shimano GRX SPD M8100-UG pedals are basically the same Deore XT M8100 SPD pedals.
I also have two pairs of Shimano XTR PD-M9100 SPD pedals (which we discounted) that are a bit lighter for the top end group and used by Pete Stetina on his Canyon Grail gravel bike.
In this article I will share my thoughts about using the ESI Chunky Grips, where Chunky is the model type of ESI Grips. These are silicone bicycle grips of about 60 grams. Philipp Gante, a long time cycling friend, advised me these excellent grips after I was slightly disappointed with the stock grips on my Scott Scale 925.
In this article I will review the Alugear Aero Boost Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount, which is one of the very few aero chainrings for a mountain bike. I’m riding a Rotor no-Q Aero chainring on my Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 and a Wolf Tooth Aero Chainring for Shimano GRX 820 on the Canyon CF SL 8 gravel bike.
In this article I will chare my thoughts on the Works Components Geo Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount. Beautifully designed “honey-comb-like” structure, that looks awesome on a Shimano Deore XT M8100 Hollowtech II crankset. The Shimano TL-FC41 Tool can be used to install this Direct Mount Chainring.
In this article I will share my thoughts on the Wahoo Garmin Quarter Turn Mount Adapter for Wahoo Elemnt and Wahoo Roam cycling computers. With the Quarter Turn Mount Adapter you can use Wahoo devices on Garmin Mounts. And sometimes this is an accessory simply needed.
In this article I will review the Kogel Bearings Shimano Crank Arm Fixing Bolt, or as Shimano calls it the crank arm cap or pre-load cap. Default Shimano uses plastic versions of this component Y0N500025. For the Dura Ace 9000 cranks I’ve exchanged it with a grey anodized Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 from 6061 aluminum. The Kogel Bearings Crank Arm Fixing Bolt will go on the Deore XT M8100 Hollowtech II crank arm (with 4iiii power meter).
In this article I will review the Wolf Tooth Aero Chainring for Shimano GRX 820 Hollowtech II cranks on the Canyon CF SL 8 gravel bike. It is a 46T Aero chainring, and one of the very few Aero chain rings available for gravel bikes. The only other brand with an Aero chainring for gravel is Alugear.
In this article I will share my thoughts on the Crank Brothers Shoe Shields, protector shims for the SRS Carbon Soles of the Sidi Drako 2 mountain bike shoes. I’m using the Shimano SM-SH51 SPD cleats that connect the Sidi Drako 2 shoes with Shimano XTR PD-M9100 SPD Pedals on the Scott Scale 925.
In this article I will review the C-Bear OCM Ceramic Pulley Wheels for Shimano GRX-RD-820 12-speed rear derailleur on the Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1-by. On the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX I’m also running a pair of ceramic pulley wheels.
In this article I will review the Wolf Tooth LoneWolf Aero Chainguide that will support my 1x 12 speed Shimano GRX RX-820 set-up for the Canyon Grizl CF SL8 1by gravel bike. On all my bikes I’m using a chain catcher, simply because a damaged frame will easily justify the investment of a proper chain guide.