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Adjusting MTB gearing – a simple manual

If your mountain bike won’t shift into gear, the chain rattles or jumps, gear indexing is often the reason for this. We will show you how to adjust your MTB gearing correctly.

Canyon.com Published: Mar 22, 2024

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The 2025 Giro d’Italia is on the horizon! We will cover everything from the race route and key stages to the race’s history, major riders on the start list, and how to watch.

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Mountain bike groupsets explained: From entry-level to pro

Your mountain bike is not going far without a groupset, but what are they? We break down all the major components from premium to entry-level and what they do.