{"id":1878606,"date":"2026-04-12T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878606"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:55:00","slug":"what-are-the-mtb-components-that-you-dont-mind-running-stock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1878606","title":{"rendered":"What are the MTB components that you don\u2019t mind running stock?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up view of a mountain bike's handlebars, featuring grips, brake levers, and a gear shifter. The bike is positioned on a concrete surface with a natural background of dried grass and foliage.\" class=\"wp-image-712796 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/propain-hugene-trail-bike-2.jpg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">File photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No mountain bike build is perfect, and component upgrades are just a part of the game. But parts are expensive, and not everything needs to be top shelf. When it comes to basic component specs, we want to know which part(s) you\u2019re least likely to upgrade right away.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t#wpforms-716383.wpforms-block-013c6cbf-ea58-4575-889b-013ca8c47e89 {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t&#8211;wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-button-size-height: 41px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px;<br \/>\n&#8211;wpforms-container-shadow-size-box-shadow: none;<br \/>\n\t\t\t}<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-013c6cbf-ea58-4575-889b-013ca8c47e89 wpforms-inline wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-716383\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-container\">\n<div id=\"wpforms-716383-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-type=\"text\" data-field-id=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_1\">you bike mind<\/label><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpforms-716383-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-checkbox wpforms-list-2-columns\" data-field-id=\"2\">\n<fieldset>\n<legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">What are the mountain bike components you don&#8217;t mind running stock?<\/legend>\n<ul id=\"wpforms-716383-field_2\">\n<li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_1\">Handlebar<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_2\">Grips<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_3\">Saddle<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_4\">Shock<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_5\">Dropper post<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-6 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_6\">Crankset<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-7 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_7\">Cassette and\/or chainring<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-8 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_8\">Stem<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-9 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_9\">Fork<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-10 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_10\">Brakes<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-11 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_11\">Tires<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-12 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_12\">Wheels<\/label><\/li>\n<li class=\"choice-13 depth-1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-716383-field_2_13\">Something else I\u2019ll note in the comments<\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/fieldset>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t( function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tconst style = document.createElement( &#8216;style&#8217; 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The grip appears slightly worn and dirty, suggesting usage in outdoor settings. The background is out of focus, highlighting the grip.'><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"st_archive_tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/gear\/components\/\">Components<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"st_archive_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/whats-the-oldest-component-still-on-your-mtb-survey\/\">What&#8217;s the oldest component on your MTB?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix visible-xs\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-md-3 st_archive_4up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/whats-the-engagement-on-your-mtb-hub-survey\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pawl_hub-1-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a bicycle hub showing the bearings and surrounding spokes, with some dirt and wear visible on the surface. 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In the foreground, part of a bicycle seat is visible, along with a rustic wooden bench. The background features a textured, rusty metal wall.'><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"st_archive_tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/gear\/\">Mountain Bikes and Gear<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"st_archive_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/did-you-test-ride-your-mountain-bike-before-you-purchased-it-survey\/\">Did you test ride your mountain bike before you purchased it?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix visible-xs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>File photo. No mountain bike build is perfect, and component upgrades are just a part of the game. But parts are expensive, and not everything needs to be top shelf. 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