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K-Edge Garmin Edge GPS Mount Review

Thanks to the spacers on the top of my stem, I was never able to mount my Garmin Edge 800 to the stem as they suggest. Instead I mounted it to the handlebar using the Garmin mount kit, but it was never very stable and placed the GPS at an odd angle. The other day I picked up the Garmin Edge mount from K-Edge. It attaches to the handlebar and places the Edge GPS unit directly in front of the stem at an angle that is perfect for viewing while riding. While some may consider it a little pricey, I don't think its too bad for a nicely crafted piece of aluminum that just plain works.

WHERE TO BUY:
• K-Edge Garmin Edge GPS Mount at JensonUSA

SRAM X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur Review

After several rides on my Tallboy Carbon, I seemed to be getting a lot of chain slap on really rough sections of the trail. I ignored it at first, but then started to wonder if I might be doing damage to the frame. My Tallboy has a protective carbon wrap on the chain stay, and I added a neoprene wrap as well, but you still never know what kind of damage might happen if the chain continues to slap the same spot on the frame over and over. So, I decided to swap out my standard SRAM X9 rear derailleur for one of their "Type 2" models.

The SRAM X9 Type 2 Rear Derailleur is a big improvement over the standard X9 derailleur. I've been riding with it for several months now, and so far, shifting is buttery smooth, and chain slap has been eliminated. Additionally, the locking feature makes it easier to remove the rear wheel. This thing just plain works... and I'm not sure why anybody would opt for the standard rear derailleur.

WHERE TO BUY:
• SRAM X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur at JensonUSA

Feedback Sports Rakk Display Stand Review

I'd been shopping around for a nice stand to hold up my Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon when I stumbled upon this clever little stand from Feedback Sports. No assembly is required, so you pull this thing out of the box, set it on the floor, flip the arm back, roll your bike into it, and let the arm rest against the back tire. Simple as that. It holds the bike upgright and seems to be very sturdy. Now I don't have to lean the SC against the wall and worry about it falling over and damaging the expensive carbon frame!

WHERE TO BUY:
• Feedback Sports Rakk Display Stand at JensonUSA

Product Review: Fox F100 RLC Fork

Checkout our review of the Fox F100 RLC Fork