Best of 2023: MTB Parts, Bikes, Tools & More - All Category Winners

[@WorldwideCyclery]

What was the best MTB related purchase you made this year?

[@markhagal]

My best purchase was oil for lower leg fork services

[@lefthorse1]

The Aenomaly Switchgrade saddle clamp, main feature is that you can TILT the saddle in 3 positions.. And the Sram grip shift , the two position it goes for dropper post , and the 12 position for the rear derailleur

[@Sub_Zer090]

For me was my new bike my new 2023 Norco Sight C3

[@pickelbyte]

first full squish: rocky mountain element a30, love it!

[@rawtrails]

Suspension butter. Wasn’t expecting it to impact the smoothness of the travel as much as it did!

[@JasonBrozic]

250k items is absolutely no joke Kudos to your operations people and frontline hourly workers - I’m a warehouse manager for a massive pool supply company in Rochester NY and we ship that out of our 300k sq ft building every year too - all hugely heavy solar covers and pool liners and filters and pool vacuums and pool ladders and steps - all larger heavy items…. It’s quite the operation during the season and I’m sure you guys all prep big time for bike season the way we do for our pool season; it’s an impressive undertaking for sure and no joke when it comes to getting everything g properly shipped on time - not to mention the receiving operations and things that take place in the background to keep inventory from falling apart… Nice work guys, many of us sweat blood for a living but I for sure love what I do… Great vid as always - always happy to see you guys posting content like this #letsgetit 🔥🤙

[@SuperStrykerBoy]

I really enjoy this review because of the jokes. You two are funny. No matter how big your company gets keep joking around in your reviews.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks for the kind words :) we like to keep it fun and keep it real.

[@ixcel83]

Excellent job, love the video. I would like to see a top five not rock shox or Fox suspension.

[@FloppyWaffle]

A 2023 Orbea Rise H10 with a few upgrades. I was able to pick this up as a custom order at 35% off and I'm really enjoying it.

[@stiniusdahl9789]

I love my E-Thirteen cassette.... been using for 8 years with a Box components derailluer/shifter, Turbine Crank and Connex Chain. No issues for 2500 miles

[@bradbarber4875]

The Conti tires do have the "Soft" compound in the Enduro and DH casings- the SuperSoft only comes on the DH for now....

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Enduro casing with supersoft would be so good. The people need it!

[@topspot4834]

The transmission stuff looks really cool, but I still prefer mechanical. Got a backup x01 groupset (165 of course) for 50% off which is tough to beat. Best purchase besides that was a Chris King headset (black/gold) with titanium Better Bolts which look sick ... wanna try those 5Dev cranks this year.

[@fud1376]

As for Saddles, you can't beat a Charge Spoon for comfort,looks,colour ways and most of all Price £25 Ha !

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Why was I expecting it to look like a spoon XD

[@bretthostetler5721]

My We Are One Triad wheelset, so fucking good. Also my Shimano Saints. The breaking power is insane!

[@JT-MTB]

I bought a Rail29 this last year. Not from you guys though, but from REVEL directly during their crazy cyber weekend deals they ran over thanksgiving. Also got a step cast 120mm from you guys for my Why El Jefe. Made the bike so much smoother over choppy rocky terrain.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That's an epic quiver ;)

[@Emtbtoday]

I got Acid Disrupt grips to try and no words but WAW! Just perfect

[@eamon_bks]

my best purchase was a set of raceface next carbon bars for like $30 because they were orange and maxxed my bike

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

My best product of 2023 was going back to X01 mechanical and ditching my loud, floppy, chainslappy, boat anchor GX AXS RD/shifter,,,,, er, "controller". Best thing I have done in 2 years!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

X01 mechanical is awesome.

[@topspot4834]

Yup, and at a huge discount too ... I actually bought a new x01 derailleur and an entire x01 groupset that I got for 50% off (165 of course). I think the new transmission stuff is cool, but I mostly ride DH and bike parks, so can't justify the cost and mechanical is still the better choice given the application. Even if transmission cost the same, I'd still go mechanical. Plus MTB is an escape from the technological, connected world we live in, so I don't want to introduce more electronics if I don't have to.

[@kangsterizer]

i find transmission is better (its much more reliable than regular axs), regular axs not so much, mechanical is better indeed. on a non ebike though.. no real reason to go electronic imo..

[@mattoermejo]

It’s the clutch any better than the Gx?

[@deanemberley2333]

@@topspot4834you are in the minority.

[@jstrahn]

Your bike reviews are the best on KZbin.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks so much!

[@stevenjohnson1623]

My best MTB purchases of the year were Hope 4 V4 brakes, Cascade components Long link for my S works Ebike accompanied by a RS Ultimate coil w/HBO and a RS ultimate 170mm fork.

[@mtb.barista]

Transition smuggler 2023 , love that bike sooo much !

[@TCraigLinz]

Tires, always love me some fresh rubber.

[@peterthomson6161]

Turbo Levo Carbon with extra 700wh battery for $3500.00.🤙

[@charleyreed2960]

Best purchase of 2023 was the trek slash gen 6 frameset

[@bastilicious]

18:54 pronounciation of "Schwalbe" was perfect!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

YES! WE DID IT!

[@spiffpilot2589]

Best 2023 mountain bike purchase: Pivot Mach4.

[@ikerteuscher]

Not to long ago I used to purchase those goat links like crazy making the mods on my bikes and all my friends bikes in order to put a 42t or 46t rear.

[@andrewsiasparks]

Can we get the hells gate with no bar end? I prefer metal bar ends. Not sure how others feel but it's nice to not spread up the end of the grip in the event of a crash

[@lostguy2023]

Loved the show,... but what was that noise in the background, mostly throughout the end of the video?

[@slavikamex]

Are your rankings based on revenue (I assume) or volume?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Combination of both!

[@larrystandridge]

GX upgrade from NX that I bought from you guys

[@SirCrashaLot]

my 3d printer, so when I broke chain guide on my carbon BMC i was able to model and print wonky crappy looking replacement. Love it :D

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That is radical.

[@singletrackninja2697]

Leadville100 entry

[@WorldwideCyclery]

😎

[@tbull1545]

still rocking toeclips. bc i don't have the coordination for clipless

[@chrisallen5293]

Bought an epic evo comp for $2499 new

[@leyte-samartrails7904]

SR suntour durolux 38

[@DZig]

A feature length commercial for the products you sell... Amazing!, but not entertaining

[@ridemend9723]

sram sux

[@fud1376]

My Bike..Ha !

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Nice! What did you end up getting?

[@Domabbott]

Holy smokes. When did you guys start making feature-length films? I'm here for it.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Since 2020 ;)

[@175thStreet]

Love this video every year. Gold mind of MTB knowledge to be used all year while buying anything for my bike.

[@markfields5214]

My best purchase in 2023 is my Trek Fuel ex 5 with a $600 discount.

[@jared_erickson]

Best MTB purchase from 2023 for me was my bike!! Forbidden Druid V2 :) After that, probably X0 T-Type and Continental DH casing super soft Kryptotals.

[@ImMikoFreako]

I purchased a lot of stuff but no1 is hope tech 4 v4 brakes. Power wise nothing can touch it. Even saints are level below

[@WorldwideCyclery]

I've heard those are great. Will have them on my bike one day! Really impressed with Magura MT7 as well. Also heard great things about Hayes Dominion.

[@jgrawey34]

My best purchase of 2023 was upgrading my Rockshox 35 gold RL to a Rockshox Pike Ultimate. I lost almost 1.5 lbs from the front of the bike and completely changed the way my bike handles chunk.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That is awesome to hear. The Pike Ultimate is an amazing piece of work!

[@reneh.6551]

Best customer service: PNW ❤ Best Tech feature: Ergon saddles fart hole 🙌

[@307.William]

Love the one up Carbon bar. Got one BECAUSE of that video so thanks Jeff.

[@taylorklein2378]

The person that bought that goat link should get a special surprise 🎉

[@SendItSteve]

STFU Bike to quiet down chain slap from the weak GX clutch. You should carry it!

[@ZFit11]

Absolutely love my TRP Evo 12 shifter and derailleur I bought from you all on December 5th! Zero chainslap, no more dropped chains and compliments my full powered emtb way better than the AXS GX wireless shifting that I replaced it with. 🎉

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I love this drivetrain I have the first gen G-spec TR12 it's been solid for me...

[@heiselblock]

Dude try odyssey grand stand pedals if you wanna try some without metal spikes. Bmx pedals

[@greenhill26]

Seems like you guys are big fans of the WTB Silverado.. If one thinks they are of similar build as Jeff, curious if he is using the Medium or Narrow version?? Thanks!!

[@DJH3891]

The G2 came on surprise.. 😏 Maybe SHIMANO 8-1-2-0? And does the Revel rear up on you if you saddle it with a YETI saddle? 😄

[@ish474]

wait, I think I bought that link. My road bike needed a bigger climbing gear, and my derailleur couldn't do a 36t cassette. Then I crashed it and put a GRX Derailleur on.

[@ish474]

I checke,d unfortunately I bought mine from one of your PA store's competitors. I'll do better this year, God knows I never stopped crashing

[@mkoutdoor]

Bought a 29x2.4 Forekaster to swap out the 29x2.5 High Roller 2 that came on the back of my Cannondale Habit HT for something faster rolling since I just ride local trails but now i kinda have a weird combo since the front is still the original 29x2.5 minion DHF. Any thoughts on 2.6 Fk up front and 2.4 Fk rear?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That sounds like an awesome combo. You could also run 2 of the forekaster 2.4s, or a forekaster up front and rekon out back. All great combos!

[@mkoutdoor]

@@WorldwideCyclery Thanks. Im loving the forkaster. 2.4s all around would probably do it. my old bike has 2.2 ikons so the forkasters seem to have crazy grip in comparison.

[@William.N]

Got my Rail29 from you guys. Love it so much!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Love to hear that! Thanks for the support :)

[@liamwoods5353]

So many good parts this year! I think my personal favorites are SRAM Transmission, Continental DH super soft tires, Wolftooth Resolve Dropper Post (didn't make the list), and of course my beloved Revel Rail 29!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That's what I'm talking about.

[@roundstar]

Picked up a Cannondale Jekyll, installed carbon bontrager wheels and whiskey bar, Marzocchi 170 coil fork and just ordered an AXS upgrade kit.

[@usernamefromhell]

The Asegai is so heavy and slow, it's a pig, way overrated in my book.

[@markhagal]

I bought the wolf tooth😂😂 i didnt think i would be the only one

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Amazing!

[@maxj2531]

28:19 love you guys 😂 cheers from France, hope to have one day some french MTB youtubers like you ! Thanks for all and go for a full GX transmission upgrade on my commencal TEMPO !

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks for the support!! :)

[@lefthorse1]

Tempo owner here :) cheers

[@josha5528]

Berd wheels with conti race kings for my xc bike. Holy freakin fast.

[@liamwoods5353]

wicked fast combo!

[@asasdopedal]

SRAM X0 AXS

[@iannorris8891]

I went to hell's gate many years ago, before any mountain biking there ! Traveled with an Aussie girl, got invited to the Massai village over in the corner (near the steam energy plant), long story short, Massai leader there had been to Aus (visiting universities to do talks about Massai tribes, better traveled than us) ! He met up with an Aussie Aboriginal (can you imagine that meeting), the Abo (can I say that ?) gave him a didgeridoo to take back to Kenya. When we turned up he told us this & brought out the didgeridoo. Know what .... ? The Aussie girl I was traveling with could circular breath & played it correctly to the whole village for the first time ever. Man that opened up the whole place, we were family after that 🙂! ..... Thanks for sending some money to help with the park, good deed !

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That is such an amazing story. What a memory!

[@janeblogs324]

"Traveled with"

[@joehoeper3941]

OneUp dropper - it's all about that insertion depth...that's what my girlfriend tells me anyway...

[@WorldwideCyclery]

bahahahaha

[@Krigloch]

Ordered a bunch of shat from you guys this year. Built up an RSD Middlechild with with a ton of parts from WWC. I think my favorite item I purchased was my all gold i9 wheels. Absolutely dreamish!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That sounds properly epic. Thank you so much for the love and support!!

[@flyingnorseman]

Marz Z1 air fork for my Tallboy 4. Way stiffer than the Fox 34 it replaced. Really changed the bike.

[@travisferguson5030]

The best purchase was all my Ketl gear. Rugged enough to ride DH tracks at Rock Creek and also stylish enough to get free beers at the bar.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks so much for the love and support! +1 for not looking like a power ranger at the post ride watering hole. :)

[@topspot4834]

Quite an endorsement for Continental tires ... I was at Snowshoe but never even noticed, gonna have to try em out on my DH this season ... currently ride Assegai/DHR2 like 95% of bikes I see at the park.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

They are absolutely worth a go. Confident you'll be impressed!

[@eXaviar]

Two steel frames: Ragley Big Wig and a Kona Sutra LTD 😍 and did my dream builds 🤩

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Sick!!

[@roakie9778]

AXS GX drivetrain

[@mh-fi6pq]

I got a good deal on a Dartmoor Primal 29 Hardtail frame! Built myself a solid Trailbike with it from spare parts I had lyiing around. Enjoying the simplity of Hardtail again after mostly riding enduro for years

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Agreed! Hardtails bring you back to basics and remind you why biking is so fun.

[@adampeterkiss6741]

Have you seen the continental Hydrotal? Not sure how to spell it. I think it is right.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Yep, Hydrotal! We have one in the shop that we're using for an upcoming Conti tire video. It's an insanely aggressive tire, almost like a Maxxis Wetscream. Argotal would be a great choice for some mud or loose DG that's more comparable to a Shorty.

[@TheAngryHusky]

Best product of the year for me was Shimano LinkGlide on my Turbo Levo. After blowing up countless drive trains, including the new “indestructible” SRAM Transmission, I went to Link Glide. Wish I had done it a long time ago. Best EMTB drive train I’ve ran.

[@jasonmallon2540]

Skidmark shorts

[@philn9205]

2023 black friday sale was 🔥. CC Kitsuma w progressive coil and Fox 38 for 40% off, Noble TR37's wheels with DT Swiss 240 EXP 54t ratchet for 30% off. Installed on a SB140 LR, loving it

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That sounds like an epic build!!

[@Resik307]

trp brakes!

[@jf8534]

You guys are alive and still making videos. I was beginning to think that Biden was making more sense than you guys making videos.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Lol! We are alive and well, with more great videos in the pipeline. :)

[@garthgordon9054]

lmao i had the goat link 10 in my wish list or cart at one point and now i wish i got it. i think i didnt get it because i couldnt remember if i had it already or the 11. great great vid.

[@phil_dubss8335]

My best mtb related purchase was free. Subbed to a mtb mag here in the uk, with an offer for a free set of g form elbow pads

[@jugaloo5873]

Wolf tooth saved my bacon!! It wasn't me btw.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

mmmm bacon.

[@nicholkid]

Favorite thing I got was the spank spoon 40 bars. Made my bike so much more comfortable and I really didn't notice much of a downside. I still can weight the front on steep climbs, though maybe a fraction slower.

[@CinimodMG]

Best purchase was a Norco Fluid A2! I happy to say that several of your 250k products were things I bought!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Epic!! Thank you so much for the support!

[@cdricryandeguzman8283]

My best purchase of 2023 is a Park Tool truing stand.

[@NoodlesSoucy]

If you ever make the Hells Gate grips in Purple I’d buy them immediately

[@Dwhere]

WAO convergence wheels. Absolutely bomb proof. 1 year haven’t even touched a spoke.

[@Dwhere]

Ah shit forgot I bought and built a new hard tail too. Ibis dv9 is pretty fun too.

[@tamserenity]

I think it would be cool if you went over price points when you do these types of videos.

[@jacobmarshall7138]

Best product was my intense tracer with 170 travel and i9 wheels

[@drfasthousevonbrainstorm]

My favorite for two of my bikes - the Inn Teck Banger tire insert. I got for the flat prevention on desert rides but was surprised by the ride compliance - no tire bounce on washboard corners or braking... and no flats. The Banger is very different from the crush core or similar designs... it fills the majority of the air space. Very cool. Second is the Fasthouse gloves - the best by a mile. Last but not least - the Fox dropframe Pro helmet is the best helmet on the planet.

[@thekeytoairpower]

Serious question.... on the Hells Gate grip.... why is the map 📍 on the packaging in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 if the trail is in Kenya 🇰🇪. SOURCE: me I used to live in Kenya and have been to that park on school trips.

[@thekeytoairpower]

I notice the 📌 that is supposed to be in North Carolina is in North Carolina.

[@jacojojo42]

my spring-loaded jockstrap by FoxShox

[@mikeneitte212]

Haven't bought the best part yet..hahah ..its never ending as any guy knows..it doesn't matter if its MTB,cars,guns,knives or planes we can't leave it alone..no body wants stock parts..btw shopping those crank arms NOW..they look sick

[@mikeneitte212]

Hahah..got damn..I gotta stay off that web page..its like you must keep me out of a casino as well 😢

[@markhagal]

My best purchase was oil for lower leg fork services

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Nothing like a nice fork service :)

[@zyerusjiohinguillo-yw7em]

The best thing I brought is the sram x01 dh group set and fox 40

[@deejayalcantara205]

Bought me the Cannondale Habit HT 29er. Got a good deal for it too.

[@taylordarion3477]

Best purchase of the year was a revel rail29, it looks so good, can’t wait for summer to ride it! Second to best was switching to continental tyres. I had many flats on maxxis dh casing (6+ in a month). Switched to continental and it improved my times because of increased confidence on grip and did not have to replace once

[@MarioXcore1]

best thing I bought was the Reeb SST and the sick build spec that WWC built up!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

My man! Cheers Mario!

[@fencep]

Most bought is SRAM because it breaks more often than Shimano

[@topspot4834]

JEFF do you think bike brands will start offering 165mm cranks with their full bike builds in the near future? I don't know why they still come with 170-175, should be 160-170 IMO ... Are they sitting on too much inventory or just behind on the trend?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

They have already started to do that! Forbidden is offering 165mm cranks on their Druid builds.

[@topspot4834]

@@WorldwideCyclerygood stuff, great video ... I'll be at your Lancaster shop next week for the first time ever.

[@Wheelsanstuff]

Canyon emtb. Hands down. Game changer

[@paultthompson]

My one up dropper by far!

[@playgroundchooser]

My best purchase this year was a vittorio air liner that you guys showcased in a video. Saved my ass big time at a bike park with an impromptu huck to flat maneuver 😅😅

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Those inserts are awesome!! Glad to hear it did its job 😅

[@kmsbailey405]

My best product of 2023 is my Commencal Tempo Öhlins Edition in Öhlins yellow 🙌🏼

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Nice!

[@noahhall1270]

my best purchase of 2023 is a fox 38 factory