Trending Mountain Bike Products: August 2020 [Video]

Words by: Liam Woods

Overview

Trending products, or top-selling products? I think you guys know the deal by now. These are the most popular products sold this month. Not only are these products popular, but they are actually in stock! That’s right, as of the release of this video all of these items are in stock and ready to be purchased. Although the industry is still struggling to maintain inventory, there are still plenty of upgrades or replacements you can find to make you stoked for that next weekend outing. Check out what we picked for the month of August. 

Fox Shox Float 36 GRIP2 Damper Upgrade, 2019

The Fox Shox Float 36 GRIP2 Damper Upgrade is an amazing way to get more tunability out of your current Fox 36 fork. If you have a Fox 36 fork with a Grip or FIT4 damper, this Grip2 damper will give you independent compression and rebound adjustments. With HSC, LSC, HSR, and LSR, you can make your fork extremely dialed. This Damper is compatible with any 2015 or newer Fox 36 fork. Give your fork that brand new feeling. Just add some new dust wipers, fresh oil, and you will be feeling better than ever. 

SRAM Disc Brake Pads - Sintered Compound, Steel Backed, Powerful, For Trail, Guide, and G2

Looking for some sintered compound brake pads for your SRAM Guide or G2 brakes? Well look no further, there are the perfect replacements for any Guide or G2. Especially if you are eating up organic compound brake pads super fast, or are riding in wet weather conditions. The Sintered compound for SRAM works a bit better in the wet and also lasts a bit longer too. While they might make more noise, just turn up the headphones and let that bike rip to fix that. I mean, brakes only slow you down right? 

KETL Subliminal Messaging Tri-Blend Tech Tee

Do you like to “Have More Fun”? The crew at KETL MTN is all about having fun and this ridiculously soft, tri-blend shirt helps make that happen. Who doesn’t love having a super soft shirt that you can go for a ride or run in? Or even sit at the bar and shoot the daily stuff. Either way, your torso and specifically nipples, will be extremely comfortable in this shirt. The fit is also perfected and has a bit more length on the torso so there isn't any weird skin showing, unless you are into that.. 

SRAM GX Eagle Rear Derailleur - 12 Speed, Lunar Max 52T 520% Range

SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur. This is the new and updated version compatible with the extended range cassettes, 10-52t. If you are looking to either upgrade your current rear Eagle derailleur or need that extra range, this guy will be your choice. I think GX Eagle is the best bang for the buck in the Eagle range, and I actually like to ride the GX Eagle rear der over any other choice on my enduro bike so I don't feel bad when I smash it into a rock… because that happens. 

SRAM Eagle PowerLock Link for 12 Speed Chain, Rainbow Finish Card/4 Masterlink

One of the worst case scenarios while riding is getting stuck on the trail with a mechanical.The SRAM Eagle PowerLink set for 12 speed SRAM Mountain drivetrains is exactly what you need so that won’t happen. I always carry these on my bikes and while I almost never use them, it's a pretty cheap way to make sure you can keep a ride going when your friend eventually breaks his chain. A spare link and a chain tool can go a long way in saving a ride, or even a weekend trip. We sell the card with 4 sets of master links as well as individuals.

FOX Transfer Factory Dropper Seat Post - 30.9, 125mm Travel, Internal Route, Kashima Coat

Last on our list, but certainly not least, is the new 2021 Fox Transfer Dropper post in the Factory version with Kashima coating. These have been flying off the shelf and this exact version in 30.9 diameter and 125mm travel has been a top seller all month. For 2021, Fox has made a few updates including taking some stack and overall length off. This means you might be able to run a longer version with new version of the Transfer compared to the 2020 model. The Fox Transfer post has been one of the most reliable and best selling dropper posts we have ever had. You will not regret getting one of these on your bike. 

This article was written / authored by Liam Woods. Liam has been in the bicycle industry for over 10 years as a racer, professional mechanic, service manager and as of late, media and content creator. Liam has ridden thousands of different bikes, ridden countless components, tested endless MTB apparel of all kinds and written reviews on it all. He's a key piece to the Worldwide Cyclery "All Things MTB" content creation puzzle. He also makes consistent appearances on the Worldwide Cyclery YouTube channel and Instagram.