E*thirteen launches new Sidekick hubs designed to reduce pedal kickback and improve grip – “it feels like cheating” says World Cup downhill racer

Hailed as a 'revolution in ride dynamics' by E*Thirteen, and 'super smooth' by Aaron Gwin, this new freehub design is claimed to filter out pedal kickback and chain vibrations for improved suspension.

It’s not a new idea, nor is it without potential side effects, but if just a fraction of the claimed …Continue reading »