
Best Bike Chains and Cassettes 2026: E-Bike and MTB Guide
Compare the best bike chains and cassettes for 2026: KMC E12, Shimano XTR and SRAM X01 for e-bikes and MTBs, plus compatibility and wear tips.

Compare the best bike chains and cassettes for 2026: KMC E12, Shimano XTR and SRAM X01 for e-bikes and MTBs, plus compatibility and wear tips.

A simple three-phase bike maintenance schedule: pre-ride M-Check, monthly care and an annual service, with intervals for MTB and e-bike riders.

Learn how to spot bike component wear on your chain, cassette, brakes, tires and bearings, and when to replace each part.

Buying a used bike? Here's what to inspect, replace and service first, plus the extra diagnostics a used e-bike needs.

Everything about choosing, cleaning, lubing and replacing your chain, plus speed compatibility and wear limits, from the MTB Evolution workshop.