{"id":49483,"date":"2023-05-20T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=730929"},"modified":"2023-05-20T10:35:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T08:35:44","slug":"bikeradar-podcast-8-unsung-components-we-love-to-see-specced-on-mountain-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bikeradar-podcast-8-unsung-components-we-love-to-see-specced-on-mountain-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"BikeRadar Podcast | 8 unsung components we love to see specced on mountain bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are the unsung heroes that really make a bike <\/p>

By Finlay Anderson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 20 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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When looking at a new mountain bike, it\u2019s easy to give a nod of approval to the frame, fork, drivetrain or brakes. But it\u2019s often the finishing touches that really \u2018make\u2019 a bike.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve thought about the components that rarely hog the limelight, but really deserve some time centre stage.<\/p>\n

In turn, this is an appreciation of the rarely praised product manager \u2013 the person who\u2019s ridden test mules, studied spec offerings and picked some truly praiseworthy components.<\/p>\n\n<h2>1. SDG Bel Air saddle<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-730523\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/SDG-Bel-Air-V3-Max-Lux-Alloy-mountain-bike-saddle-3-1429b70.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""SDG\" bel-air=\"\" v3=\"\" max=\"\" lux-alloy=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" saddle=\"\" title=\""SDG\" saddle-3=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The SDG Bel Air saddle flies under the radar.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Alex Evans \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Specced on the likes of Orange, Transition and YT bikes, the SDG Bel Air is one of the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-womens-mountain-bike-saddles\/"\">best mountain bike saddles<\/a>, that flies under the radar.<\/p>\n<p>Measuring 142mm wide and 260mm long, the Bel Air has fairly neutral dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of options available, with steel, alloy and carbon rails, as well as a whole host of colours and designs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/how-to-choose-the-best-saddle\/"\">choosing the right bike saddle<\/a> is a very personal question, but we\u2019re always pleased to see an SDG specced on a test bike.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Integrated multi-tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-435566\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-09-bd9527d.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Multi-tool\" on=\"\" specialized=\"\" enduro=\"\" comp=\"\" full=\"\" suspension=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""Specialized\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Specialized Enduro has a steerer-mounted SWAT tool as standard.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Dan Milner\/MBUK<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Integrated multi-tools are amazing.<\/p>\n<p>After testing bikes such as the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/specialized-enduro-comp-review\/"\">Specialized Enduro<\/a>, which comes with a steerer-mounted SWAT tool as standard, we always rejoice when we see more bike brands introducing integrated <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-multi-tool\/"\">multi-tools<\/a> to their range.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all multi-tool integrations are made equal. Tools mounted near the bottom bracket or underneath the saddle are in the firing line of water, grit and grime as you ride. For us, the steerer tube is where it\u2019s at.<\/p>\n<h2>3. SRAM HS2 rotors<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-645646\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/SRAM-HS2-mountain-bike-disc-brake-rotor-2-34ce82a.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""SRAM\" hs2=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" disc=\"\" brake=\"\" rotor=\"\" title=\""SRAM\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The HS2 rotor is said to be seven per cent more powerful than the CenterLine disc.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Alex Evans \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/brakes\/disc-brake-rotors\/sram-hs2-disc-rotor-review\/"\">SRAM HS2<\/a> is one of the very best disc brake rotors out there.<\/p>\n<p>By increasing the rotor thickness to 2mm, up from 1.85mm, on the CentreLine model, SRAM claims it made the HS2 seven per cent more powerful and 40\u00baC cooler when tested back to back with the CenterLine disc.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Up-specced shifters<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-447991\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/06\/SRAM-GX-news-shifter-4ddd77a.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""SRAM\" gx=\"\" eagle=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" drivetrain=\"\" title=\""SRAM\" news=\"\" shifter=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> We love seeing bikes with the same spec shifter and rear derailleur.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ MBUK magazine<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s quite common to see <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike\/"\">mountain bikes<\/a> with a higher-spec <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/a-complete-guide-to-rear-derailleurs\/"\">rear derailleur<\/a> than the rest of the drivetrain. For example, a SRAM GX derailleur paired with an NX shifter.<\/p>\n<p>This tactic enables manufacturers to save money on the shifter while still speccing an eye-catching derailleur.<\/p>\n<p>However, the shifting performance suffers considerably, so we\u2019re always happy to see bikes that come with the same spec level across the whole <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/drivetrains-explained-all-of-the-parts-that-make-your-bike-go\/"\">drivetrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Lock-on grips<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-639880\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/Six-of-the-Best-Grips-02-0f6b3ed.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Chromag\" format=\"\" handlebar=\"\" grips=\"\" for=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""Six\" of=\"\" the=\"\" best=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> A subtle outboard flange adds support when resting your hands right at the edge of the grips.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Contact points are crucial. A good pair of lock-on <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/best-mountain-bike-grips\/"\">mountain bike grips<\/a> makes a world of difference, especially when riding in the wet where slide-on grips often turn into deathly spinning throttles.<\/p>\n<h2>6. SRAM Guide RE brake<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-725164\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/04\/Vitus-eMythique-rear-brake-75938ae.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Vitus\" emythique=\"\" rear=\"\" sram=\"\" brake=\"\" title=\""Vitus\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The SRAM Guide RE is still a great budget brake.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Tom Marvin \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The SRAM Guide RE is, in theory, quite an old brake.<\/p>\n<p>Originally aimed at budget-conscious <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-mountain-bikes\/"\">electric mountain bikes<\/a>, it combines SRAM\u2019s Guide R lever with a previous-generation Code downhill caliper.<\/p>\n<p>This combination makes for an affordable brake that has more power than a standard Guide R, but is lighter and cheaper than a Code R.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Fully-sheathed internal cable routing<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-715653\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/Santa-Cruz-5010-CC-X01-AXS-RSV-MX-trail-mountain-bike-2-7b16c83.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Santa\" cruz=\"\" cc=\"\" x01=\"\" axs=\"\" rsv=\"\" mx=\"\" trail=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""Santa\" bike-2=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> It\u2019s great to see bikes with sheathed internal cable routing, such as the Santa Cruz 5010.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>While this isn\u2019t a component in itself, it\u2019s always great to see new bikes specced with fully sheathed internal cable routing.<\/p>\n<p>Tube-in-tube routing makes swapping cables a breeze and really capitalises on the benefits of internal cable routing by delivering a clean look with hassle-free <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/workshop\/common-home-maintenance-mistakes\/"\">maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Valve caps with integrated valve core tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-647285\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/hunt-valve-f4a813d.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""Hunt\" enduro=\"\" wide=\"\" v2=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" wheelset=\"\" title=\""hunt\" valve=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Hunt Enduro Wide V2 wheels come with valve caps featuring an integrated core tool.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than a loose valve core slowly leaking air as you ride or a screw-on <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-bike-pump\/"\">mini pump<\/a> taking the valve stem out as you remove it from your wheel.<\/p>\n<p>In such cases, having a valve cap with an integrated core tool is a lifesaver. 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