Speed and grip are what you want from a tyre, and that's exactly what Maxxis have managed to deliver with these Ardent tyres.
Quality hubs that deserve to be more well known than they are.
Whether your drivetrain is worn and needs replacing, or you simply want to upgrade, here's our pick of the very best drivetrain components...
If you're riding a 29'er hard then you'll love the strength and stiffness that these Easton carbon wheels bring to the table.
If proof was ever needed that you don't require carbon rims to make a strong, light and stiff set of wheels, then here's the proof.
Mavic scored yet again with possibly the most well thought out wheelset ever.
Superb British made hubs laced up into arguably the best rims on the market. What more can you ask for?
After a new set of forks or a rear shock? Well here's the cream of the 2014 suspension crop...
If you are looking for a headset that'll last you for years then this Reset one proves that Chris King certainly isn't the only option.
A custom wheel build can make an absolute world of difference to a bike, as this particular setup proves.
Deemax from Mavic comes with a hefty price tag, but it's oh-so worth it...
Hmmm, a discontinued line, but if you're in the second-hand market we still recommend these.
Solid and dependable, the Code brakes from Avid are just ridiculously powerful.
Zee brakes are pretty much identical to their big brothers at Saint, but cheaper...
The Reverb dropper post from RockShox is the benchmark to which all dropper posts aspire.
The LEV from KS (Kind Shock) is, simply put, one of the best dropper posts out there. It's right up there with RockShox's Reverb.
How could a product with Thomson written on it not be worthy of a place in the 100? The name is the definition of quality.
Grippy (duh), bang on width-wise and they lock in place solidly. These SIP grips from Specialized are an office favourite.
The desire for a super short stem is paramount in the age of swollen wheels and elongated frames. The Havoc from Easton is one of...
This simple and timeless stem design performs and is a no fuss number.
Only one direct mount stem made it into our 2014 Dirt 100, and it was this beauty from Renthal.
If you're after some carbon bars, then they don't come any better than these.
Renthal's Fatbar is the ultimate bar for the discerning downhiller.