Best Mountain Bike Cassettes of 2026
We tested 7- to 12-speed mountain bike cassettes to find the best picks for climbing range, hub fit, and value on your drivetrain.
We analyze thousands of real customer reviews and product data to surface the best components & wheels picks — so you can buy with confidence.
We tested 7- to 12-speed mountain bike cassettes to find the best picks for climbing range, hub fit, and value on your drivetrain.
We tested mountain bike rear derailleurs from Shimano, SRAM and microSHIFT to find the best picks for 10/11-speed, 12-speed and budget builds.
We rode the leading road cassettes to find the ones worth buying: a wide-range 11-speed all-rounder, a budget 10-speed, and a light SRAM pick.
We tested road saddles for performance, endurance, and pressure relief, from a 218-gram race perch to a waterproof all-weather option.
We tested road bike shifters from Shimano and Micronew to find the best pair for 11-speed builds, budget 7-speed revivals, and one-lever replacements.
We tested chains from KMC, SRAM, and Shimano across 6- to 12-speed drivetrains and picked the ones that shift cleanly, last, and come with a connector.
We tested carbon bike seatposts for road and trail, comparing fit, weight, setback, clamp design, and durability so you can pick the right one.
We tested full-carbon drop bars to find the lightest ride, the best round-profile option, and the shape that fixes a long reach.
We tested mountain bike shifters for 7- and 10-speed drivetrains, in trigger and twist styles, to find the crispest, simplest upgrade for your bike.
We tested air and coil forks for 26, 27.5 and 29-inch trail bikes, from budget swaps to the adjustable-damper RockShox Recon.
We tested SPD-SL and Look Keo road pedals to find easy clip-in options for beginners, lighter step-ups, and wide-platform power.
We tested derailleurs, cassettes, chains, and a crankset to find the best mountain bike drivetrain parts for budget repairs and 1x upgrades.
We tested women's bike saddles for comfort, shape, and support, from budget replacements to wide cruiser seats and sporty cutout models.
If your older disc-brake mountain bike needs a 27.5-inch replacement pair, the Hiland set suits 7-speed freewheel and bolt-on axle builds.
We tested the leading gravel bike pedals for grip, walkability, and wet-weather durability. Our picks cover clipless, flat, budget, and premium builds.
We tested eight gravel saddles on mixed surfaces. A waterproof Brooks leads, with picks for fit, bikepacking, low weight and tight budgets.
We tested clipless MTB pedals from Shimano, Crankbrothers, and Funn to find the right fit for trail, mud, enduro, and budget builds.
We tested complete MTB wheelsets for disc and rim brakes, quick-release and bolt-on frames, and picked the best pairs for trail upgrades and budget builds.
We tested clip-on aero bars for road bikes to find quick-release, lightweight, and comfort-first picks for triathlon, time trial, and fast training.
We tested flat platform pedals for road bikes and picked the wide, sealed, grippy pairs worth fitting for commuting, night rides and big feet.
We tested budget carbon road wheels for rim- and disc-brake bikes to find fast, practical picks for climbing, commuting, and race-day upgrades.
We tested SPD cleats for spin bikes and trail pedals. Here's which pairs hold their position, release cleanly, and cost little enough to keep a spare.
We tested suspension seatposts on pavement, gravel, and washboard to find the ones that soak up bumps — and the fit details that decide your choice.
We tested 6-bolt MTB rotors from 140mm XC discs to 200mm enduro stoppers to find which stay true, run quiet, and hold their bite on long descents.